Uganda, Egypt move toward closer ties

Preparations are underway for a meeting of the Egyptian - Uganda higher committee due to take place in Kampala during the first half of this year.

Uganda's ambassador in Egypt, Ibrahim Mokibi, outlined his country's interest in bolstering ties with Egypt. Relations between the two countries date back to the 1950's. He highlighted Egypt's support for Uganda until it gained its independence.

He called for more tangible coordination between the two states on water distribution and urged Egyptian businessman to lessen Egyptian economic presence in Uganda and other African countries, Al Wafd daily said.