Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated Yoweri Museveni's recent re-election as Uganda's leader yesterday, calling it a milestone for deepening bilateral cooperation. In his January 23 message, Xi emphasized the 'long-standing traditional friendship' between the two nations, which have supported each other on core interests and expanded collaboration in trade, infrastructure, and global governance.
🔍 Why it matters: With Uganda being a key partner in China's Belt and Road Initiative, this political reaffirmation comes as both countries prepare to implement agreements from the 2026 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Xi praised Museveni – dubbed an 'old friend of the Chinese people' – for his decades-long commitment to strengthening ties.
💡 What's next: The leaders pledged to boost mutual trust and advance their comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly in green energy and digital innovation sectors. Analysts predict this could accelerate Chinese-backed projects like the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway expansion.
