UPDF General, Muhoozi Kainerugaba who doubles as Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, has met the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, Vladlen Semivolos.
The duo discussed matters of mutual interest in relation to development, security, military cooperation and among others.
The meeting took place last week at Muhoozi’s office in Entebbe.
“Last week, the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations met with the Russian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Vladlen Semivolos. They discussed about the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and the Russian Federation and reviewed our countries military-technical cooperation agreements,” reads a brief statement.
The meeting happened at a time African leaders had travelled to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin in Russia in a wake of mediation between Russia and Ukraine.
Ugandan leader Gen Yoweri Museveni delegated former Prime Minister of Uganda, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda. Museveni had tested positive for Covid-19.
The high-level meeting was held in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Dr. Rugunda is the Special Envoy representing President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in the mediation process.
The delegation of African leaders from seven African countries is on a peace mission to resolve the conflict that has negatively affected the world economy.
The delegation led by South Africa President H.E Cyril Ramaphosa first held discussions with Ukraine’s President H.E Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy where they advised the warring parties to settle the war through negotiations and diplomatic means.
