President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have held high-level talks at State House Entebbe to deepen economic and security ties between their two nations.
The two leaders met on Wednesday to discuss a wide range of strategic sectors, including industrialization, renewable energy, and water resource management. The meeting signals a renewed commitment to the historical partnership between Kampala and Cairo as both nations pursue aggressive socio-economic transformation. During the session, President Museveni highlighted the critical role of manufacturing and electricity in driving Africa's development.
President Museveni specifically advocated for Egyptian support in developing Uganda's large-scale fish farming industry. He argued that modernizing the fisheries sector will help protect vital wetlands while moving citizens away from low-income subsistence farming. The President noted that such commercial ventures are essential for job creation and poverty reduction among the youth.
“I shared with him the need to support large-scale fish farming as a way of protecting wetlands, creating jobs and helping our people transition from subsistence agriculture to commercial production,” President Museveni stated.
On the regional front, the leaders exchanged views on maintaining peace and stability across the continent. They emphasized the importance of using dialogue and African-led cooperation to resolve ongoing conflicts. The two presidents agreed that a stable regional environment is a prerequisite for successful trade and infrastructure development.
The engagement concluded with a mutual pledge to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the management of Nile water resources. President El-Sisi’s visit follows the recent inauguration of President Museveni, marking a significant step in post-election diplomacy. Technical teams from both countries are expected to follow up on these discussions to finalize implementation frameworks for the agreed-upon projects.
