By Spy Uganda
President
Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday held a video conference meeting with the
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during which they discussed the way forward
on how to revive Uganda’s economy amidst the Coronavirus crisis.
The meeting
was also aimed at strengthening the relationship between Canada and Uganda, and
to discuss the latest developments in the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to
our State House Spies, the Prime Minister and the President exchanged views
about their respective national efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and
protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of their citizens.
Prime
Minister Trudeau noted the importance of responding to the virus in a manner that
protects the most vulnerable groups in society and upholds human rights.
The two
leaders noted the devastating economic impacts of the pandemic for many
countries and the importance of appropriate development financing to help
countries bring back growth in key sectors. They discussed ways to continue
strengthening the Canada-Uganda bilateral relationship and to advance shared
priorities such as trade and investment, and international coordination to
restore global economic activity.
Prime
Minister Trudeau thanked President Museveni for Uganda’s ongoing help to
repatriate Canadians seeking to return home during this crisis.
COVID-19 is
a rapidly evolving global challenge. The Government of Canada is working
closely with local, provincial, territorial, and international partners to
minimize its health, economic, and social impacts in Canada and around the
world.
