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Gabon’s Transitional President, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, expressed his country’s desire to reduce reliance on food imports and hoped to benefit from Uganda’s experience in wealth creation. He hopes to benefit from Uganda’s experience in agricultural development, particularly in wealth creation.
He conveyed this during a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni at State House, Entebbe. Nguema was in Uganda for a two-day official visit at the invitation of President Museveni.
According to Museveni, the two leaders discussed and agreed on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between their countries.
Both the countries will continue collaborating at regional, continental, and international levels, President Museveni stated following the meeting. According to Museveni, the two leaders discussed and agreed on efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation between their countries and are committed to boosting and broadening cooperation and collaboration in various sectors.
Nguema updated Museveni on the progress of Gabon’s transition timetable, including the upcoming referendum. Museveni commended Nguema for the steps taken by the transitional government towards restoring constitutional democracy in Gabon. Nguema was accompanied by the First Lady of Gabon, Zita Oligui Nguema, and other high-ranking officials. President Museveni was joined by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni.
The discussions also covered the political situation in Gabon, with Nguema emphasising the progress of the transition timetable, including the forthcoming referendum.
Both leaders expressed a mutual desire to intensify collaboration for the benefit of their people, sharing a commitment to expanding cooperation in various sectors.
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The leaders also exchanged views on various regional, continental, and international issues of mutual interest. Nguema thanked President Museveni for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him and his delegation. He also extended an invitation to Museveni for a State Visit to the Gabonese Republic, with the date to be agreed upon through diplomatic channels.
