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Xi congratulates Yoweri Museveni on reelection as president of Uganda

President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message on Friday to Yoweri Museveni on his reelection as president of Uganda.

Xi said in the message that China and Uganda, bound by a long-standing traditional friendship, have in recent years firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and major concerns, delivered fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation across various fields, and maintained effective coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs.

President Museveni is an old friend of the Chinese people, Xi said, adding that Museveni has long been committed to promoting the development of China-Uganda relations, which the Chinese side highly appreciates.

Xinhua