President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday welcomed Daniel Francisco Chapo to Uganda during the Mozambican leader’s first official visit to the country.
The meeting took place at State House Entebbe, where the two leaders held discussions on matters of national and regional importance, with a particular focus on security cooperation and strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Mozambique.
Museveni said Uganda values its longstanding historical ties with Mozambique, especially the support extended to FRONASA fighters during Uganda’s liberation struggle.
“We appreciate the historic relationship between Uganda and Mozambique, especially the support Mozambique extended to FRONASA fighters who trained in Montepuez during the liberation struggle,” Museveni said.
The Ugandan leader noted that the discussions also covered continued cooperation between the two countries in regional peace and stability efforts.
Mozambique played a notable role in supporting African liberation movements during the anti-colonial struggles across the continent, with Montepuez serving as one of the training grounds for fighters linked to Museveni’s Front for National Salvation (FRONASA).
President Chapo’s visit comes amid Uganda’s ongoing diplomatic engagements with regional leaders following Museveni’s inauguration ceremony, which attracted several heads of state and senior government delegations from across Africa.
The two countries maintain cooperation through regional bodies and shared continental initiatives aimed at promoting security, economic integration, and political collaboration.
