Kampala, (UG):- The Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Adviser for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba Saturday held talks with his South Sudan counterpart Gen Santino Deng Wol.
According to UPDF Spokesperson Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye, the meeting between the two Generals took place at the Defence Intelligence and Security Headquarters with full focus on regional security issues of mutual interest.
“The two military leaders acknowledged the longstanding relationship between Uganda and South Sudan, committing to further enhancing military-to-military relations, which are equally historic,” Brig Kulayigye said in a press statement on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
Several UPDF leaders including the deputy CDF Lt Gen Sam Okiding, Airforce Commander Lt Gen Charles Okidi, the Deputy Commander Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Takirwa and the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security Maj Gen James Birungi attended the meeting.
The meeting was also attended by Chiefs of Staff of Services, the 4Division Commander Brig Felix Busizoori and the 5Division Commander Brig Keith Katungyi among others.
The South Sudan chief was also accompanied by senior military officials from his country.
Since assuming the office of the CDF, Gen Kainerugaba has met with his counterparts from several countries including Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Mali, and Mozambique, highlighting his resolve to enhance security cooperation with regional militaries and others that may not directly share a common border with Uganda, for Peace and Stability of the African People.
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