Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni is expected to arrive in Tanzania today for a one-day official working visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic, economic and regional cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.
A statement issued by the Directorate of Presidential Communications said President Museveni will hold bilateral talks with his host, President Samia Suluhu Hassan, focusing on deepening collaboration in key sectors of mutual interest.
The discussions will review progress in existing areas of cooperation and identify new opportunities to expand ties, particularly in economic development, energy, trade and regional stability. The two leaders are also expected to jointly brief the media at the conclusion of the visit.
Energy cooperation is high on the agenda, with particular emphasis on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, a flagship regional infrastructure initiative linking Uganda’s oil fields to the Tanzanian port of Tanga.
The project is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to both countries, including job creation, increased foreign investment, infrastructure development and enhanced energy security. It has also positioned Tanzania as a strategic partner in Uganda’s oil export strategy while reinforcing regional economic integration.
The visit comes amid long-standing and steadily expanding relations between Tanzania and Uganda, built on shared history, geographical proximity and common economic interests.
Both countries are founding members of the East African Community (EAC) and have consistently worked together to promote regional trade, infrastructure development and political stability.
Through the EAC framework, Tanzania and Uganda have harmonised policies on customs procedures, cross-border trade and the movement of people and goods, strengthening economic linkages between their markets.
Tanzania continues to play a vital role as a transit corridor for Uganda’s imports and exports, particularly through the port of Dar es Salaam, supported by ongoing investments in road and railway infrastructure that facilitate regional trade.
Bilateral trade between the two countries has recorded steady growth in recent years, driven by government efforts to reduce trade barriers, promote private sector engagement and encourage cross-border investment.
Beyond economic cooperation, the two countries maintain close political and diplomatic relations characterised by regular high-level engagements.
They have also collaborated within regional and continental platforms to address peace and security challenges in the Great Lakes region.
People-to-people ties between Tanzanians and Ugandans remain strong, supported by cross-border trade, migration, education and cultural exchanges, which continue to underpin the broader diplomatic and economic partnership.