In a congratulatory message, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni praised Rwandan President Paul Kagame and the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) for their recent electoral victory. Museveni commended Kagame’s re-election, highlighting it as a testament to the trust and confidence the Rwandan people have in his leadership.
Museveni emphasized the strategic alliance between Uganda and Rwanda, noting their shared vision of peace and prosperity. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Kagame to further the interests of both nations and the broader East African Community (EAC). This collaboration aims to enhance regional integration and tackle common challenges like security, trade, and infrastructure development.
Kagame’s re-election continues his long tenure as Rwanda’s president, having first taken office in 2000. This endorsement from Museveni is significant, especially considering the historical tensions that have occasionally strained relations between the two countries.