Why Tshisekedi delegation meet Museveni
By Our reporter
ENTEBBE – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received a special message from the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), H.E Felix Tshisekedi.
The Special message was delivered by President Tshisekedi’s Special envoy and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation, and Francophonie, Her Excellency, Therese Kayikwamba Wagner Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
She was accompanied by His Excellency Alexis Gisaro Muvunyi, DRC’s Senior Minister of Infrastructure and Public Works.
During the meeting at State House Entebbe, President Museveni and the DRC delegation discussed several issues concerning peace and security in the region.
President Museveni noted that he is happy and appreciated President Tshisekedi’s decision to join the East African Community (EAC). He advised that President Tshisekedi should use this opportunity to bring lasting solutions to peace in DRC and in the region at large.
The President added that he is always available for dialogue with President Tshisekedi as well as other East African leaders.
On her part, H.E Kayikwamba thanked President Museveni for his support and wise leadership. She reiterated President Tshisekedi’s commitment to the partnership in achieving the common agenda.
Details of the discussion were not disclosed to the media. However, the Ugandan army has provided support to the M23 rebel group operating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to a United Nations report, as clashes escalate in the mineral-rich region.
The UN Security Council’s group of experts said some 3,000-4,000 Rwandan soldiers fought alongside M23 rebels in eastern DRC and that Kigali had “de facto control” of the group’s operations.
