Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), met with his Egyptian counterpart, Lieutenant General Ahmed Fathy Ibrahim Khalifa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of the Egyptian Armed Forces.
The Egyptian Chief welcomed Gen Kainerugaba at the Defence Headquarters in Cairo on Tuesday. Upon his arrival, Gen Kainerugaba inspected a neatly assembled guard of honour, accompanied by the Egyptian CDS just before the playing of both the Ugandan and Egyptian national anthems.
Following the formalities, the Egyptian CDS led Gen Kainerugaba to a private meeting room, attended by senior Egyptian military officers. The cordial meeting focused on regional security issues of mutual interest, fostering cooperation between the two nations.
During the meeting, Gen Kainerugaba reflected on his time training in Egypt, where he completed his Company and Battalion Commander’s courses.
The two military chiefs acknowledged the strong and historical relationship between their militaries and pledged to continue nurturing the relations.
The meeting concluded with an exchange of diplomatic gifts, symbolising friendship and strengthened ties.
Gen Kainerugaba presented his host with the CDF plaque, President Museveni’s autobiography, “Sowing the Mustard Seed”; a selection of Ugandan coffee; and a book showcasing Uganda’s tourist attractions.
