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Modeste Bahati Lukwebo, the President of the Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), this Sunday afternoon arrived in Uganda for a three-day working visit.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the main purpose of Lukwebo’s visit is to further “bolster the excellent cordial bilateral relations between the Republic of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).”

The development comes at a time both countries are involved in joint infrastructure development projects and security operations in eastern DRC.

“Uganda and the DRC enjoy excellent and cordial bilateral relations, reflecting a history of close political, economic and socio-cultural ties and common mutual interests,” said Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Ministry.

“These interests are pursued under the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) which is the framework for bilateral cooperation, and was established in 1986.”

Uganda is keen on strengthening its bilateral ties with DRC as this will open up eastern DRC for Ugandan goods and strategic security in the Albertine region to facilitate oil production in 2025.

H.E. Modeste Bahati LUKWEBO (2nd Left) Hon. Harriet Ntabazi Minister of State for Trade, Industry & Cooperatives (C) Hon.Prof. Ephriam Kamuntu Special Presidential Advisor (2nd right) H.E. James Mbahimba Uganda’s outgoing Ambassador to the DRC(Right)

Officials say President Museveni will meet Lukwebo at State House to discuss ways of strengthening and consolidating bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Lukwebo will also meet Hon. Jacob Oulanyah the Speaker of Uganda Parliament and will visit Nshara Industrial Park as well as officiate at the opening of the Zhang Beef Factory in Mbarara.

Modeste Bahati LUKWEBO (4th Left) Hon.Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu ,Special Presidential Advisor, ( 4th right) H.E. James Mbahimba Uganda’s outgoing Ambassador to the DRC (3rd right) H.E. Jean Pierre Massala the Acting Ambassador of the DRC to Uganda (3rd Left) Dr. Edith Namutebi Counselor Uganda Embassy Kinshasa (R) Mr. Stephen Kaboyo Chairman Sino Uganda ( 2nd Left)

The President of the Senate was received by a delegation of Government Officials of both countries led by Hon. Harriet Ntabazi, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu  Special Presidential Advisor, James Mbahimba the outgoing Uganda’s Ambassador to the DRC and Jean Pierre  Massala the Acting Ambassador of the DRC to Uganda,  Dr. Edith Namutebi Counselor Uganda Embassy Kinshasa, Mr. Stephen Kaboyo Chairman Sino Uganda and other Members of the business community.

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