The foreign affairs ministers of Uganda and Rwanda held bilateral diplomatic and political consultations in Rwanda's capital Kigali on Thursday (September 1).

The meeting of Gen. Jeje Odongo (Uganda) and his Rwandan counterpart Dr Vincent Biruta was a continuation of the commitment of the heads of state to further deepen and strengthen the cordial bilateral relations between the two neighbouring countries.

In a joint statement released after the meeting, the two ministers acknowledged the ongoing progress made so far to normalise bilateral relations.

Gen. Jeje Odongo and a delegation of officials from Uganda’s foreign affairs ministry in a meeting with their Rwanda counterparts led by Dr. Vincent Biruta, Rwanda’s foreign affairs minister

They reiterated their commitment to focus efforts on the mutual regional security and development issues that impact the socio-economic welfare of the peoples of the two countries.

Odongo and Biruta appreciated the leadership of both countries - under President Yoweri Museveni and Paul Kagame - for their continued commitment to reviving and strengthening ties.

In April this year, Kagame visited Uganda to meet Museveni and attend the 48th birthday party of the UPDF Commander of Land Forces, Lt. Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the First Son.

The foreign affairs ministers of Uganda and Rwanda held bilateral diplomatic and political consultations in Rwanda's capital Kigali

In a reciprocal gesture in June, Museveni travelled by road to Kigali for a four-day working visit, during which he also joined other heads of state for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Museveni was received at the Gatuna One Stop Border Post by Rwandan officials led by infrastructure minister Eng. Erneste Nsabimana.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Kigali to welcome the visiting Ugandan president.