Rwandan leaders said Tuesday the country would accept 250 deportees from the United States as the Trump administration continues its crackdown on illegal immigration.

“Those approved (for resettlement in Rwanda) will be provided with workforce training, healthcare, and accommodation support to jumpstart their lives in Rwanda, giving them the opportunity to contribute to one of the fastest-growing economies in the world over the last decade,” Rwandan government spokesperson Yolande Makolo told The Associated Press.

A White House official said the deal is an opportunity to remain “constantly engaged in diplomatic conversations with foreign nations who are willing to assist us in removing the illegal aliens,” which has remained a top objective for President Trump since he entered the Oval O

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