President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday afternoon arrived in the Kenyan capital Nairobi for a state visit at the invitation of his counterpart William Ruto.
According to a statement from Museveni’s office, his trip aims to strengthen the longstanding bilateral relations between Uganda and Kenya and exploring new avenues for collaboration and mutual benefits.
It said President Museveni’s visit ”signifies the commitment of both leaders to foster regional integration, enhance economic cooperation, and promote stability within the East African region”.
During his stay, the Ugandan leader will engage in high-level discussions with President Ruto and other Kenyan government officials. The talks will deal with a range of issues, including trade and investment, infrastructure development, security cooperation and regional integration.
The visit is expected to strengthen the economic ties between Uganda and Kenya, with a focus on removing barriers to trade and fostering an enabling business environment, according to Museveni’s office.
The leaders will explore opportunities for increased investment and collaboration, aiming to harness the full potential of the East African region.
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