A spokesperson for the Rwandan government says the country is "proud to partner with the UK on this innovative programme that's intended to address the global migrant crisis". In a press conference ahead of the first flight of migrants trnaferred from the UK arriving, the government defends its position and expresses its hope to tackle "irregualr" global migration. SOUNDBITE

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