PSD Chief Visits Rwanda to Advance Security, Police Cooperation

Amman, Aug. 6 (Petra) – Director of the Public Security Directorate
(PSD) Maj. Gen. Obaidallah Maaytah visited the Rwanda National Police
headquarters on Thursday, where he met Inspector General Commissioner
General Felix Namuhoranye to discuss institutional cooperation.

Maaytah stressed the importance of expanding coordination among law
enforcement agencies amid evolving security challenges and rapidly
changing crime patterns. He noted that exchanging expertise and
successful practices strengthens security capabilities, improves
police personnel performance, and supports the development of
security operations in line with international practices.

Maaytah and Namuhoranye reviewed issues of mutual interest, including
police service development, digital transformation in security
operations, community policing, and the modernization of
command-and-control systems. They also discussed cooperation in
correctional and rehabilitation services and inmate social
reintegration programs aimed at reducing recidivism and strengthening
community security and stability.

Maaytah reiterated the PSD’s commitment to building effective
partnerships with security agencies abroad to exchange expertise,
strengthen institutional capacity, and improve security performance.

Namuhoranye highlighted the Jordanian PSD’s experience in security,
policing, and training. He said the Rwanda National Police seeks to
expand bilateral cooperation and benefit from Jordanian expertise.

During the visit, Maaytah also met Rwandan Interior Minister Vincent
Biruta to discuss security and police cooperation, capacity-building,
crime prevention, training, and digital transformation.

The visit included tours of Rwanda National Police departments,
police centers, and training facilities, where Maaytah reviewed
operational practices and discussed opportunities for future
cooperation.

//Petra// AO