Museveni, Zewde condemn assassination attempt on Sudan’s Prime Minister

Ms Sahle–Work Zewde, President of Ethiopia was on Friday in Uganda on a one-day working visit to President Museveni at State House Entebbe.

Ms Zewde was invited by Mr Museveni, according to a Friday joint statement.

The two Heads of State, according to the statement, exchanged views on a wide range of bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest.

On the Nile Basin, Sahle-Work, Ms Zewde welcomed Uganda’s ratification of the Cooperative Framework Agreement. She said that that with Uganda’s ratification, an additional two ratifications would facilitate the entry into force of the Agreement.

Ms Zewde briefed Mr Museveni on the negotiations regarding the GERD.

President Museveni reiterated the importance of ensuring the equitable and sustainable use of the River Nile waters.
The two leaders recognised the strategic importance of the Nile for all the Riparian Countries and the livelihood of their peoples and the need to solve any issues among the countries within the framework of African solutions to African problems.

Mr Museveni said there is urgent need to convene a Summit of the Nile Basin Commission to enable the Heads of State have a frank discussion on the issues of the Nile.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction about the existing cooperation between Uganda and Ethiopia in various fields including transport, trade, tourism, defence and security, and pledged to continue closely working together for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

On regional issues, welcomed the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity in South Sudan, pointing out that it is a key milestone in the South Sudan Peace Process and urged all the parties to commit to the restoration of peace and stability in South Sudan.

They welcomed the ongoing Juba Peace Process on Sudan and encouraged all the parties to negotiate in good faith for the good of the country.

They condemned the recent attempted assassination of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.

During the meeting, the two leaders said there is need for the AMISOM to continue supporting the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen its capacity to maintain peace and stability ahead of the upcoming elections.
According to the statement, the Mr Museveni and Ms Zewde reiterated the need for AMISOM to maintain a strong presence in Somalia and to avoid the premature demands for a troop drawdown, which would affect the gains made so far.