Italy congratulates Museveni upon re-election, call for continued friendship
The President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella has congratulated his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, upon being re-elected in the recently concluded process.
President Mattarella, in a message sent to Kampala on March 26th, 2021, said he would like to wish Museveni “every success in your high office”.
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“Relations between our countries are characterized by bonds of friendship which should further be deepened. In this context, I trust that together with our countries can give new impetus to bilateral and international cooperation- also in the framework of relations between Kampala and the European Union- for the benefit of stability and sustainable development in the region, ” President Mattarella said.
“With these hopes, I renew my sincere good wishes for you and for the prosperity of our friends, the people of Uganda,” he added.
Mattarella joins a host of other leaders from; Egypt, Russia, Qatar, Tanzania, Kenya among others, who have already congratulated Museveni.
President Museveni was voted back to the office with a 58 percent majority, beating his closest competitor Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine who came second with 35 percent of the vote.
