President of Uganda – Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed the Presidential Visitor’s Book after being received by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania – Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, at the State House in Dar es Salaam on February 07, 2026.
The signing marked the official commencement of President Museveni’s one-day working visit to Tanzania, during which he is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with the President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
This official visit highlighted the strong and enduring diplomatic relations between Tanzania and Uganda. The discussions held mainly focused on deepening cooperation in key sectors, including energy, trade and regional development, as well as addressing matters of regional and international importance.
According to Uganda’s State House, President Museveni landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport on Wednesday, August 05, 2026 where he was received by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation – Mahmoud Thabit Kombo.
President @KagutaMuseveni has signed the Presidential Visitor’s Book after being received by H.E. Dr. @SuluhuSamia, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, at the State House in Dar es Salaam.
The two Heads of State later posed for an official photograph before holding a… pic.twitter.com/hNXhu8uD4j
— State House Uganda (@StateHouseUg) August 6, 2026
The two Heads of State will also witness the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) before addressing a joint press briefing. Uganda and Tanzania enjoy longstanding diplomatic and economic ties and will continue to work closely through the East African Community to advance regional integration, cross-border trade and shared development goals.
Uganda and Tanzania are two countries which are also partners in major strategic infrastructure projects. It mainly includes the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), which is expected to boost regional energy cooperation and economic growth.
The latest talks are expected to build on previous engagements between the two leaders as Kampala and Dodoma who seek to expand economic cooperation, attract investment and strengthen regional security. These outcomes of the meeting, includes the agreements that are expected to be signed. Such deals are anticipated to further deepen bilateral relations and support economic development and stability in the region.
Notably, the two-day visit, between the two Heads of State are expected to hold high-level discussions on matters of mutual interest, including bilateral cooperation, regional integration within the East African Community (EAC), trade and investment, infrastructure development, peace and security, as well as other areas that aim at deepening the strategic partnership between the two neighbouring countries.