Rwanda and the United States have inked a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA), deal that will cover the welfare of U.S military personnel while in Rwanda.

Inked Thursday, May 28, the deal, according to a statement from the Rwanda Ministry of Defence "will strengthen the existing good military cooperation between the United States of America and Rwanda."

Speaking about the deal, Biruta said it "will cover U.S personnel and US contractors who may be temporarily present in the territory of the Republic of Rwanda in connection with ship visits, training exercises, humanitarian activities, and other activities as mutually agreed."

The US envoy said: "The signing of this agreement marks another milestone in strengthening the military cooperation between our two countries which has seen a significant rise, exemplified by the signature of the State Partnership Program with the State of Nebraska and its National Guard on December 12th, 2019."

Rwanda and the US have had an existing military partnership covering different areas.