The invite indicates that Museveni and Biden have a good relationship.
United States of America’s leader, President Joe Biden has inked an invitation letter to Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to join the forty-five African Heads of State who will attend this year’s US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in Washington DC.
According to Biden, the Summit which will run from 13-15th Dec 2022, will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
He says the Summit will;
- Foster new economic engagement
- Advance peace, security, and good governance
- Reinforce commitment to democracy, human rights, and civil society
- Work collaboratively to strengthen regional and global health security
- Promote food security
- Respond to the climate crisis
- Amplify diaspora ties
- Promote education and youth leadership
Biden says after this Summit, Africa will shape the future — not just the future of the African people, but of the world. He adds that the continent will make the difference in tackling the most urgent challenges and seizing the opportunities faced by all countries.
