By Our Staff Reporter

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has arrived in Dar es Salaam for a two-day working visit to the United Republic of Tanzania at the invitation of President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan.

The visit is expected to reinforce the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between Uganda and Tanzania while advancing cooperation on key regional and bilateral priorities.

President Museveni landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where he was welcomed by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), Uganda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, Col. Fred Mwesigye, and other senior government officials.

Upon arrival, the Ugandan leader inspected a Silent Guard of Honour mounted in his honour before being treated to a vibrant cultural dance performance that showcased Tanzania’s rich cultural heritage. He was later escorted by Hon. Amb. Kombo to the Presidential Lounge before proceeding to his official residence in Dar es Salaam.

At Entebbe International Airport, President Museveni was seen off by Vice President Jessica Alupo, Minister for the Presidency Milly Babirye Babalanda, and the Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet, Lucy Nakyobe.

The working visit follows an invitation from President Samia Suluhu Hassan and underscores the commitment of both countries to strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation across multiple sectors.

During the two-day engagement, Presidents Museveni and Suluhu are expected to hold high-level bilateral talks focusing on areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, infrastructure development, regional integration under the East African Community (EAC), peace and security, and other initiatives aimed at promoting economic growth and regional stability.

The discussions are also expected to explore new opportunities for collaboration that will further deepen the strategic partnership between Uganda and Tanzania, two neighbouring countries with strong historical, political, and economic ties.

The visit comes at a time when East African nations are increasingly prioritising regional integration, cross-border infrastructure projects, and enhanced trade cooperation to accelerate economic development and improve the welfare of their citizens.

Outcomes from the talks are expected to contribute to stronger bilateral relations while advancing shared regional objectives within the East African Community and beyond.