DRC, Uganda Sign New Agreements on Trade, Security, and Infrastructure

ENTEBBE, Uganda — President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of Congo concluded a high-level official visit to Uganda on May 11, 2026, marked by renewed commitments on regional security, economic integration, infrastructure development, and cross-border cooperation between the two neighboring nations.

According to the Joint Communiqué released following the meeting at State House Entebbe, Presidents Félix Tshisekedi and Yoweri Museveni held what both sides described as “cordial and productive talks” focused on defense and security cooperation, economic integration, and major infrastructure projects linking the two countries.

The visit followed the 9th Session of the Uganda–DRC Joint Permanent Commission held in Kampala from May 8 to 10, which brought together ministers, senior officials, and diplomats from both governments to review bilateral cooperation and strengthen historical ties between Kinshasa and Kampala.

Security Cooperation and Operation Shujaa

One of the central pillars of the discussions was security cooperation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Both Heads of State commended the progress of joint military operations under Operation Shujaa, aimed at neutralizing armed groups destabilizing eastern Congo and restoring security in affected areas.

The communiqué stated that the two leaders reaffirmed their continued cooperation and support for regional peace initiatives led by the African Union and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).

The leaders also emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the common border areas of North Kivu and Ituri provinces, regions that have remained heavily affected by armed conflict and insecurity.

Infrastructure and Economic Integration

On the economic front, Presidents Tshisekedi and Museveni expressed satisfaction with the progress of several joint infrastructure projects, particularly the Kasindi–Beni–Butembo road corridor, considered vital for regional connectivity and trade between the two countries.