Rwanda and South Korea Police sign agreement to strengthen fight against crime

The agreement was signed in Seoul, South Korea, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, by the Inspector General of the Rwanda National Police, CG Felix Namuhoranye, and the Commissioner General of the Korean National Police Agency, CG Yoo Jae-Sung.
The cooperation pact was signed in Seoul, Republic of Korea between Inspector General of Police (IGP), Felix Namuhoranye, and Commissioner General, YOO Jae-Sung, the Republic of Korea Chief of Police.

The Rwanda National Police and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening cooperation in the fight against crime and enhancing collaboration between the two law enforcement institutions.

The signing ceremony was also attended by Rwanda’s Ambassador to South Korea, Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa.

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation in combating transnational crimes committed by organized criminal groups, sharing information and expertise, providing training and implementing other programmes aimed at strengthening the capacity of police institutions in both countries.

Through the partnership, the two police forces will support each other in enhancing knowledge and capabilities in crime prevention and investigation, with the aim of improving security and strengthening efforts to combat crimes affecting both countries.

The signing ceremony was also witnessed by Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Nkubito Manzi Bakuramutsa (fourth from left)

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