New agreements give a lift to Uganda

Visiting President Museveni calls China a reliable friend of Africa, welcomes added help

China threw its weight behind Uganda on Tuesday as the two countries signed eight agreements in Beijing, half of which allow China to extend concessional loans to improve the African nation's infrastructure and its communication sector.

The agreements will lead to closer economic ties, as well as help Uganda to build up its industrial skills and to expand and upgrade Entebbe International Airport, which is located southwest of the capital's central business district.