Museveni meets South Sudan Speaker
Oct 10, 2011
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday received and held discussions with the Speaker of the South Sudan Parliament James Wani Igga who paid a courtesy call on him at State House in Nakasero.
By Vision Reporter
President Yoweri Museveni on Monday received and held discussions with the Speaker of the South Sudan Parliament James Wani Igga who paid a courtesy call on him at State House in Nakasero.
Wani who represented the government of South Sudan at Uganda’s 49th, Independence celebrations in Lira was accompanied by the Member of Parliament of Warrap State Charles Majak Alier, South Sudan Ambassador to Uganda Ador Akor and Manasseh Magok Rundial of Unity State.
The two leaders discussed issues of mutual interest between the two countries.
Uganda and South Sudan enjoy relatively strong cultural, political, and economic ties.
Following the Independence of South Sudan the two countries have taken advantage of increased opportunities for trade, development and educational exchanges.