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Drawing from Uganda\u2019s own history of conflict, he noted that such politics can destabilize societies and hinder development.<\/p>\n<p>Museveni emphasized that Uganda maintains friendly relations with multiple countries involved in the current tensions, including Israel, Iran, and the United States.<\/p>\n<p>He said Uganda\u2019s approach is to encourage dialogue, cooperation, and peaceful engagement rather than confrontation, stressing that sustainable stability can only be achieved through collaboration among nations.<\/p>\n<p>The remarks come at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with leaders around the world calling for restraint and diplomatic solutions to avoid a broader regional conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged leaders in the Middle East to learn from Uganda\u2019s turbulent past and avoid sectarian politics that could deepen regional conflicts. Speaking during an Iftar dinner for Ugandan Muslims at State House Entebbe, Museveni warned that identity-based politics are worsening tensions between Iran and Israel. 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