Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi on Wednesday arrived in Uganda for a one-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation on Nile water management, agriculture, energy and regional security.
President el-Sisi held talks with President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House Entebbe, where the two leaders discussed areas of mutual interest and regional development.
Welcoming the Egyptian leader to Uganda, President Museveni emphasised the importance of strengthening the long-standing ties between the two countries.
“I welcome H.E. Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, to Uganda,” President Museveni posted on X.
“I look forward to our fruitful discussions aimed at strengthening the long-standing cooperation between our two countries and advancing the interests of Africa as a continent,” he added.
The visit comes amid renewed diplomatic engagement between Kampala and Cairo, particularly around issues concerning the River Nile, which remains strategically important to both countries.
Uganda, as one of the upstream Nile Basin countries, and Egypt, which heavily depends on the Nile for agriculture and water supply, have in recent years intensified dialogue aimed at improving cooperation and reducing tensions over water use and regional development.
Officials say the latest discussions build on earlier ministerial engagements held in Cairo as well as President Museveni’s previous visit to Egypt.
Beyond water cooperation, the two leaders are also understood to have discussed trade, investment, regional peace and infrastructure development.
Analysts say the visit reflects improving relations between Uganda and Egypt as both countries pursue practical partnerships in agriculture, irrigation, electricity generation and climate resilience.
The engagement also comes at a time when African leaders are increasingly emphasising regional cooperation in managing shared natural resources and addressing cross-border security challenges.
President el-Sisi’s visit further underscores Uganda’s growing diplomatic role within the Nile Basin region and broader African affairs.
