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Wednesday, 13 May 2026 / 02:15 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, at the Presidential Palace in Entebbe.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President Museveni received the President upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace, where both presidents took a commemorative photo. An expanded meeting was then held with the presence of the delegations of the two countries, followed by a closed meeting between the two presidents. The President then signed the visitors’ book at the Presidential Palace. President El-Sisi congratulated President Museveni on his re-election for a new term, stressing that this reflects the Ugandan people’s confidence in his wise leadership. The President said that Egypt values the distinguished relations it shares with Uganda and the growing momentum they are gaining, noting the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of agriculture, irrigation, and healthcare, as well as the participation of Ugandan cadres in Egyptian training programs. The President emphasized Egypt's interest to develop trade and establish sustainable investment partnerships that serve mutual interests, stressing the need to intensify coordination at both the African and international levels.
President El-Sisi renewed his invitation to President Museveni to participate in the African Union Coordination Summit, which Egypt will host in June 2026, as well as in the African Business Forum held on its sidelines, as Uganda currently holds the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC).
For his part, President Museveni welcomed President El-Sisi and expressed his great appreciation for the President and for Egypt’s active role at both the African and international levels. President Museveni also praised the existing cooperation between the two countries as a model for integration among African states. He further reviewed his country’s efforts to achieve development in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan 2040, highlighting the areas in which Uganda seeks to strengthen cooperation with Egypt, and affirming that broad opportunities exist to elevate bilateral relations.
The two presidents exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest, mainly the situation in Sudan, Libya, and the occupied Palestinian territories. President El-Sisi stressed that it was important for neighboring countries to play a constructive role in restoring stability and achieving sustainable peace. The two presidents also underscored the need to intensify coordination and cooperation regarding water-related issues and the Nile River. President Museveni presented his country’s vision for achieving stability in Africa and ending conflicts, emphasizing the importance of national and African solutions that take into account the continent’s specificities and critical balances.
The spokesman added that a joint statement was issued at the conclusion of President El-Sisi’s visit to the Republic of Uganda.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 / 02:15 PM
Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, at the Presidential Palace in Entebbe.
The Spokesman for the Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy, said President Museveni received the President upon his arrival at the Presidential Palace, where both presidents took a commemorative photo. An expanded meeting was then held with the presence of the delegations of the two countries, followed by a closed meeting between the two presidents. The President then signed the visitors’ book at the Presidential Palace. President El-Sisi congratulated President Museveni on his re-election for a new term, stressing that this reflects the Ugandan people’s confidence in his wise leadership. The President said that Egypt values the distinguished relations it shares with Uganda and the growing momentum they are gaining, noting the importance of enhancing cooperation in the fields of agriculture, irrigation, and healthcare, as well as the participation of Ugandan cadres in Egyptian training programs. The President emphasized Egypt's interest to develop trade and establish sustainable investment partnerships that serve mutual interests, stressing the need to intensify coordination at both the African and international levels.
President El-Sisi renewed his invitation to President Museveni to participate in the African Union Coordination Summit, which Egypt will host in June 2026, as well as in the African Business Forum held on its sidelines, as Uganda currently holds the chairmanship of the East African Community (EAC).
For his part, President Museveni welcomed President El-Sisi and expressed his great appreciation for the President and for Egypt’s active role at both the African and international levels. President Museveni also praised the existing cooperation between the two countries as a model for integration among African states. He further reviewed his country’s efforts to achieve development in line with Uganda’s National Development Plan 2040, highlighting the areas in which Uganda seeks to strengthen cooperation with Egypt, and affirming that broad opportunities exist to elevate bilateral relations.
The two presidents exchanged views on a number of issues of mutual interest, mainly the situation in Sudan, Libya, and the occupied Palestinian territories. President El-Sisi stressed that it was important for neighboring countries to play a constructive role in restoring stability and achieving sustainable peace. The two presidents also underscored the need to intensify coordination and cooperation regarding water-related issues and the Nile River. President Museveni presented his country’s vision for achieving stability in Africa and ending conflicts, emphasizing the importance of national and African solutions that take into account the continent’s specificities and critical balances.
The spokesman added that a joint statement was issued at the conclusion of President El-Sisi’s visit to the Republic of Uganda.
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020
All rights reserved to the presidency Copyright © 2020