President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tanzania’s Vice President, Deogratius John Ndejembi, have discussed strengthening economic cooperation between the two countries, with particular emphasis on infrastructure development and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
The talks took place at State House, Entebbe, where Ndejembi delivered a special message from Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan during a one-day working visit to Uganda.
In a statement following the meeting, Museveni said the discussions focused on economic integration, infrastructure development and expanding trade between the neighbouring countries.
“On the sidelines of the Cultural Leaders Conference, I received the Vice President of Tanzania, His Excellency, Deogratius John Ndejembi, who delivered a special message from Her Excellency, President Samia Suluhu Hassan,” Museveni said.
He emphasised the importance of closer economic cooperation, particularly through infrastructure projects that connect the two economies.
“As I have always emphasised, our prosperity depends on working together, expanding trade and developing infrastructure that connects our economies,” he added.
The two leaders also discussed shared development priorities in trade, energy and regional integration, underscoring the need for continued engagement to advance projects of mutual interest.
Museveni reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to maintaining strong relations with Tanzania, while Ndejembi conveyed his country's commitment to continued cooperation with Uganda.
The meeting highlighted the strategic importance of the EACOP, which is designed to transport Uganda’s crude oil from Hoima to the Tanzanian port of Tanga for export.
The pipeline is a major joint infrastructure project linking the two countries and is expected to strengthen energy cooperation and create opportunities for regional economic activity.
Uganda and Tanzania have longstanding diplomatic and economic relations, with collaboration spanning cross-border trade, transport infrastructure, energy and regional integration.
Both countries are members of the East African Community (EAC), which seeks to promote economic cooperation and facilitate the movement of goods, services and people across partner states.
The latest engagement reaffirmed the two governments’ commitment to deepening bilateral ties and advancing infrastructure projects that support shared economic development.
