Rwanda is seeking additional funding to retain its troops in Mozambique.
"We have stabilized our territories, such as the Palma district and Mocmboa da Praia." Mr. Nikobisanzwe stated, "We are waiting for the [Mozambican] government to make a decision and see if the populace can return."
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Rwanda is seeking further funding to keep its forces fighting Islamist extremists in Mozambique's turbulent northern Cabo Delgado province.
Last year, a 1,000-strong Rwandan army was dispatched to the region, and the extremists have since been driven out of many villages and towns.
Rwanda's High Commissioner to Mozambique said the country had requested financial assistance from the European Union to help the army bring the situation in the region under control.
"We seek partners for help, like the European Union, which is evaluating our request, and we hope they can help us." Claude Nikobisanzwe added, "And the two countries have many allies, and we feel they want to see Cabo Delgado safe and stable."
He claimed that regions regained by Rwandan troops had shown signs of improvement.
"We have stabilized our territories, such as the Palma district and Mocmboa da Praia." Mr. Nikobisanzwe stated, "We are waiting for the [Mozambican] government to make a decision and see if the populace can return."
He stated that the presence of Rwandan troops in the country has no deadline.
