The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba yesterday met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, delivering an important message from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni.
This high-level meeting in South Africa comes amidst tensions in the region, particularly concerning the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gen Kainerugaba’s meeting with President Ramaphosa focused on strengthening bilateral relations and addressing shared security concerns in the region.
The content of the message from President Museveni to his South African counterpart remains undisclosed, but given the current regional landscape, it likely pertains to cooperation on security matters, trade, or diplomatic initiatives aimed at improving mutual understanding on regional issues.
General Kainerugaba has been instrumental in regional diplomacy with his role evident in his efforts to mend relations between Uganda and Rwanda.
Gen Kainerugaba successfully facilitated the reopening of the border between the two countries, facilitating bilateral relations that are now flourishing.
