CDF Muhoozi hosts Russian Ambassador for bilateral talks
Discussion between the CDF and his guest focused on enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between Uganda and Russia.
The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba (Left) and Vladlen Semivolos (Right), the Russian Ambassador to Uganda pose for a photo after their meeting on Monday, August 11, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. (Courtesy)
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The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, have held talks on bilateral ties between the two countries.
The meeting took place at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday.
Discussion between the CDF and his guest focused on enhancing the longstanding bilateral relations between Uganda and Russia.
A release from his office states that they expressed satisfaction with the current state of cooperation and expressed optimism for deeper collaboration in future engagements.
The Chief of Defence Forces of the UPDF, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, during his meeting with Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador, whom he hosted at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe on Monday, August 11. (Courtesy)
CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba presents a pack of Uganda coffee to Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, whom he hosted on August 11, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. (Courtesy)
Gen. Kainerugaba, who is also the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, reiterated Uganda’s appreciation for Russia’s historical solidarity with Africa, particularly during the continent’s struggle against colonial oppression. The CDF also acknowledged Russia’s consistent support and respectful partnership approach.
CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba received Vladlen Semivolos, the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, whom he hosted on August 11, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe. (Courtesy)
A release from the UPDF Directorate of Communications states Ambassador Semivolos commended the existing military and technical cooperation between the two nations, expressing confidence that Uganda-Russia relations would continue to flourish.
The meeting follows Gen. Kainerugaba’s visit to Moscow last May and comes amid growing diplomatic and military exchanges between Kampala and Moscow, building on decades of cooperation between the two nations.