Museveni Pushes for Faster Integration in Meeting With EAC Secretary General

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called on East African Community (EAC) member states to expedite their integration efforts. During a meeting with EAC Secretary General Stephen Patrick Mbundi and his delegation, Museveni stressed the need to bolster cooperation and fast-track regional programs focused on boosting trade, infrastructure development, and economic transformation.

The discussions covered a broad spectrum of issues critical to the regional bloc, including trade dynamics, infrastructure projects, human resources, healthcare initiatives, and financial strategies aimed at deepening integration. As the Chairperson of the EAC Summit, Museveni underscored the necessity of unified action to confront common challenges and capitalize on opportunities that can enhance the well-being of people across the region.

Museveni reiterated Uganda's dedication to the EAC's objectives, advocating for renewed commitment to implementing programs that foster prosperity, stability, and unity. The Secretary General's visit is part of continuous dialogue between the EAC leadership and partner states, designed to advance the regional integration agenda and tackle emerging obstacles facing the bloc. Enhanced regional cooperation is viewed as fundamental to achieving the Community's development goals and ensuring that integration yields concrete benefits for East Africans.