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Welcome to Tanzania H.E. @kagutamuseveni President of Public of UGANDA 🇺🇬

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Dar es Salaam — The United Republic of Tanzania has warmly welcomed H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, on his official visit to the country.

The visit reflects the long-standing brotherly relations and strong cooperation between Tanzania and Uganda, founded on shared history, regional solidarity, and mutual commitment to peace, stability, and socio-economic development within the East African Community and the wider region.

During the visit, the two countries are expected to engage in discussions aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors of mutual interest.

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