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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni is visiting Tanzania for a one-day official meeting with President Samia Suluhu Hassan. The discussions will focus on strengthening diplomatic and economic ties, particularly in energy and trade, including the East African Crude Oil Pipeline project. The leaders will also address regional stability and cooperation.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. PRESIDENT of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, is expected to arrive in Tanzania today for a one-day official working visit aimed at further strengthening diplomatic, economic and regional cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
According to a public statement issued yesterday by the Directorate of Presidential Communications, President Museveni will hold bilateral talks with his host, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with discussions focusing on enhancing cooperation across key sectors of mutual interest.
The statement said the two leaders will review progress made in existing areas of collaboration and explore new opportunities to deepen ties, particularly in economic development, energy, trade and regional stability.
The Presidents are also expected to jointly brief the media on the outcomes of their discussions at the conclusion of the visit.
One of the priority areas on the agenda is the energy sector, with particular emphasis on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project, a flagship regional infrastructure initiative linking Uganda’s oil fields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania.
The project is expected to generate significant economic benefits for both countries through job creation, increased foreign investment, infrastructure development and enhanced energy security in the region.
The visit comes against a backdrop of long-standing, steadily expanding relations between Tanzania and Uganda, built on shared history, regional integration and mutual economic interests.
The two countries are among the founding members of the East African Community (EAC) and have consistently cooperated on initiatives aimed at promoting regional trade, infrastructure development and political stability.
Through the EAC framework, Tanzania and Uganda have aligned policies on customs, movement of people and goods and cross-border investment, strengthening economic ties between their markets.
Economically, Tanzania plays a strategic role as a transit corridor for Uganda’s imports and exports, particularly through the port of Dar es Salaam and by improving road and rail networks.
Bilateral trade has continued to grow in recent years, supported by business forums, private sector engagement and government-led efforts to reduce trade barriers.
The EACOP project has further deepened cooperation, positioning Tanzania as a key partner in Uganda’s oil export strategy while generating infrastructure development and investment opportunities along the pipeline route.
Beyond economics, the two countries maintain close political and diplomatic relations, characterised by regular high-level visits and consultations.
Tanzania and Uganda have often worked together within regional and continental platforms to address peace and security challenges in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.
Social ties between the two nations also remain strong, with crossborder trade, migration, education and cultural exchanges reinforcing people-to-people relations that underpin official diplomatic engagement.
Tanzania and Uganda share a long history of diplomatic relations, rooted in mutual economic interests and regional integration. As founding members of the East African Community (EAC), they have collaborated on various initiatives to enhance trade and political stability in the region. Their partnership has evolved through shared projects like the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, which aims to boost economic growth and energy security for both nations.
The EAC framework has facilitated policy alignment on customs and cross-border investments, further strengthening their economic ties. Tanzania serves as a crucial transit route for Ugandan goods, enhancing bilateral trade through improved in
