Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. Nguema is in Uganda for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni.
Nguema was accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, Zita Oligui Nguema, and other high-level delegates.
During the meeting, President Nguema briefed Museveni on the political situation in Gabon, highlighting the progress of the transition timetable, including the upcoming referendum. Nguema also expressed his country’s desire to end dependence on food imports and hoped to benefit from Uganda’s experience in the agricultural development program with a particular interest in wealth creation.
Nguema also expressed gratitude towards Museveni for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to him and his delegation. He also extended an invitation to Museveni to pay a state visit to Gabon at a date to be mutually agreed upon.
President Museveni who was in the company of the First Lady, Janet Museveni, commended Nguema for the steps taken so far by the Transitional government towards Gabon’s return to constitutional democracy. Museveni and his guest further exchanged views on various regional, continental, and international issues of mutual interest and concern.
The two leaders further welcomed the efforts towards the enhancement of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and expressed a desire to intensify the agenda for the mutual benefit of their people.
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