Lukashenko: Belarus and Uganda have significant potential for closer cooperation

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has congratulated President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni on Independence Day, BelTA informs.

“The proclamation of an independent political course in 1962 became the beginning of a new stage in the history of your country, opened up opportunities for its sustainable social and economic development,” the congratulatory message reads. - Uganda's policy is based on the principles of self-determination of peoples, peaceful coexistence, respect, non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states, preservation of traditional values and culture, which are close to Belarusians,” the message of greetings reads.

Belarus, as the President emphasized, considers Uganda its promising partner in East Africa. “We have a significant potential for increasing the level of bilateral contacts and dynamics of cooperation,” the Belarusian leader pointed out.

Alexander Lukashenko wished Yoweri Museveni excellent health, optimism and new successes in solving state tasks, and wished peace and harmony to all the people of Uganda.