Museveni urges peaceful elections in South Sudan
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called for peaceful elections in South Sudan and emphasized the need for stronger economic cooperation between the two nations. He highlighted the importance of addressing trade barriers and improving infrastructure to boost the $700 million annual trade relationship.
Why it matters
Stability in South Sudan is critical for regional security and economic growth, particularly regarding trade routes and energy projects shared with Uganda.
President Yoweri Museveni has called on the people of South Sudan to uphold peace during this year’s December elections, emphasising the importance of peace, stability, and continued cooperation with Uganda.
‘’We also exchanged views on South Sudan’s forthcoming elections and the importance of peace, stability and continued cooperation between our two countries, Mr Museveni said on his social media platform X on Wednesday evening.
Mr Museveni also urged Uganda and South Sudan to address trade barriers, improve security along the Juba-Nimule road, and advance the electricity transmission line, adding that Uganda already exports about $700m worth of goods annually to South Sudan.
‘’Uganda is already exporting goods worth about $700 million annually to South Sudan, but we can do much more. To grow this trade, we must address trade barriers, improve security along the Juba - Nimule road and advance the electricity transmission project,’’ he said.
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