President of the Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Modeste Bahati Lukwebo is in Uganda for a three-Day working visit
The main purpose of this visit is to further strengthen the excellent cordial bilateral relations between the Republic of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Uganda and the DRC enjoy excellent and cordial bilateral relations, reflecting a history of close political, economic and socio-cultural ties and common mutual interests.
These interests are pursued under the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) which is framework for bilateral cooperation, and was established in 1986.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today met Bahati Lukwebo at State House to discuss ways of solidification and consolidating bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
H.E. Lukwebo will also meet Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah the Speaker of the Republic of Uganda and will visit Nshara Industrial Park as well as officiate at the opening of the Zhang Beef Factory in Mbarara.
The President of the Senate was received by a delegation of Government Officials of both countries led by Hon. Harriet Ntabazi, the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives.