Floribert Anzuluni, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration, met with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Monday, July 13. The high-level meeting took place at the presidential farm in Kisozi, approximately 150 kilometers from Kampala. Minister Anzuluni conveyed a specific message from President Félix Tshisekedi, underscoring a period of heightened regional diplomatic engagement amid ongoing hostilities between Congolese government forces and the Rwandan-backed AFC/M23 rebellion in the eastern part of the DRC.

President Museveni reiterated Uganda’s unwavering commitment to collaborating with the DRC and other regional partners. This cooperation is deemed crucial for effectively addressing the persistent security challenges plaguing the eastern provinces of the country.

“We engaged on matters of shared concern, particularly the security landscape in eastern DRC. Regional peace and stability are paramount for the welfare of our populations, and we will continue to work closely with our partners to overcome the obstacles facing eastern Congo,” President Museveni stated on his official X account.

This recent dialogue follows President Tshisekedi’s official visit to Uganda on May 11 and 12, 2026. That visit was specifically aimed at strengthening the multifaceted partnership between Kinshasa and Kampala. At the invitation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the two heads of state held private discussions at State House Entebbe, culminating in the signing ceremony for six crucial memoranda of understanding.

These agreements had been meticulously prepared and endorsed during the 9th session of the Joint Permanent Commission, which convened 15 ministers from both the Congolese and Ugandan governments. The primary objectives of these accords are to bolster economic integration between the two nations and foster a zone of mutual prosperity, all while upholding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each state.

The signed protocols encompass a range of vital areas, including the inter-state utilization of Search and Rescue (SAR) facilities and resources during peacetime, enhancing bilateral trade, fostering cooperation in public administration, advancing information and communication technologies, promoting exports, and stimulating tourism development.

Through these commitments, Kinshasa aims to further solidify its relationship with Kampala within the Great Lakes region. This diplomatic push is particularly significant given the strained relations between the DRC and Kigali, with the DRC accusing Rwanda of supporting the AFC/M23 rebellion in its eastern territories. The intensified diplomatic efforts also come as peace initiatives, notably those initiated in Washington and Doha, continue to struggle in producing tangible results on the ground, despite some progress reported in negotiation frameworks.