The talks between the two leaders are expected to ease tension between Rwanda and Uganda; considering the frosty relations between the two neighbors in the recent past.
Some of the dignitaries present in the meeting were Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and East African Community, Louise Mushikiwabo; Secretary General at the national intelligence and security services (NISS), Maj. Gen. Joseph Nzabamwita; Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Frank Mugambage and Principal Private Secretary to the President, Lt. Col. Patrick Karuretwa.
The visit comes a few days after a historic signing of the African Free Trade Area pact in Kigali, an event that President Museveni skipped and was represented by Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa.
The two governments have at different times accused each of other of supporting dissidents from the other country and espionage, among others.
Although in a recent press conference, Foreign Affairs Minister, Louise Mushikiwabo, said that the problems between Rwanda and Uganda were being addressed in the interest of citizens of both countries.
“We cannot mistreat Ugandans, they are our relatives, we share a lot; we share history, we share blood. Many Ugandans are our relatives. To us that is very important.” she said.
The meeting is a follow up on the Addis Ababa talks of February, whose aim, included to find a solution to the tensions between the two countries.






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