By Our Correspondent.
On June 22, 2023, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Mozambique H.E. Col (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye paid a courtesy call on the former President of the Republic of Mozambique, H.E. Joaquim Chissano, at his office in Maputo. He was accompanied by Entebbe Airways Chief Executive Officer Mr. Oscar Semawere, the nominated Honorary Consul of Uganda in the Republic of Mozambique, Ms. Connie R. Nuwagaba, Counsellor and Ms. Comfort Amviko, Third Secretary.
H.E. Chissano welcomed the High Commissioner and his delegation and expressed gratitude for the initiatives to strenghten ties between Uganda and Mozambique.
The Ugandan delegation expressed appreciation to President Chissano for sparing time to meet the team in his office.
The two discussed matters of bilateral interest between Uganda and Mozambique including the historical ties, fighting Terrorism and visa free movements to promote Trade and Investment.
The Former President extended warm regards to H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda.
On Wednesday June 21, 2023, the High Commission of the Republic of Uganda hosted a Vin d’Honneur Reception at Southern Sun Hotel, Maputo, congratulating the High Commissioner, Amb. Col (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye, on the occasion of presentation of his credentials to H.E. Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of the Republic of Mozambique.
The Reception was attended by officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Mozambique, Diplomatic Corps, Business community including Ugandans in Mozambique.
In his remarks, the High Commissioner thanked all the guests for taking off time from their busy schedules to attend the function and celebrate with him the very important milestone.
He pledged total commitment to further strengthening the bilateral relations between Uganda and Mozambique.
He further used the opportunity to introduce to the guests the proposed Honorary Consul of Uganda to Mozambique, Mr. Oscar Semawere■
