Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC have signed major agreements that will see the two countries bolster cross border trade, development and the stabilization of Eastern Congo.
The signing ceremony that was held yesterday at State House Entebbe is a follow up to the meeting between President Yoweri Museveni and President Felix Tshisekedi that recently took place at State House Entebbe when he was in the country to attend the swearing ceremony of President Museveni.
President Yoweri Museveni signed an inter-governmental agreement on behalf of Uganda while the Democratic Republic of Congo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Christophe Lutundula signed on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The signing was witnessed by the new Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah and deputy speaker Annitah Among.
The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Works and Transport Bageya Waiswa signed on behalf of Uganda while the DRC Minister of State for Infrastructure and Public Works Alexi Gisaro Muvunyi signed on behalf of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, Museveni expressed gratitude to President Tshisekedi and the DRC government for agreeing to partner with the Uganda government in the three crucial sectors of roads, electricity and security that he said are the pillars of development to any nation.
For his part, Christophe Lutundula who delivered a special message from Tshisekedi said he trusts Museveni in the three areas of roads, electricity and security and believes that once implemented, the needs of the people will be met.
