Britain's Boris Johnson defends migrant deal on Rwanda visit

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On the first day of a trip to Kigali - which is hosting a Commonwealth summit this week - he also heaped praise on Rwandan President Paul Kagame and the achievements of his tiny African country, despi

te widespread concerns about its human rights record.

He held talks with Kagame about the deal and other issues, including the war in Ukraine, his office said. Johnson said he would speak about the merits of the deal when he meets Charles, who is also in Rwanda as Queen Elizabeth II's representative at the Commonwealth summit, on Friday.The British leader said it was vital to resolve the problem of"illegal cross-Channel trafficking of people whose lives are being put at risk by the gangs".

 

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