ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday met and held discussions with the Transitional President of Gabon, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe.
Nguema who is in Uganda for a two- day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni is accompanied by his wife Zita Oligui Nguema and other high-level delegates.
During the meeting, he briefed his host on the political situation in Gabon, highlighting the progress of the transition timetable, including the upcoming referendum.
Museveni commended him for the steps taken so far by the transitional government towards Gabon’s return to constitutional democracy.
The two leaders further welcomed the efforts towards the enhancement of bilateral cooperation between the two countries and expressed the desire to intensify the agenda for the mutual benefit of their people.
In this regard, the two leaders expressed a shared commitment to boost and broaden cooperation in various sectors.
President 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 particular interest in wealth creation.
Museveni and his guest further exchanged views on various regional, continental and international issues of mutual interest and concern.
On the other hand, Nguema expressed gratitude towards Museveni for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to him and his delegation.
He also extended an invitation to him to pay a State Visit to the Gabonese Republic at a date to be mutually agreed upon through diplomatic channels.
