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

During their discussions, President Museveni reiterated Uganda’s unwavering commitment to fostering cooperation with the DRC and other regional partners. This collaboration is deemed essential for effectively addressing the persistent security challenges plaguing eastern Congo.

“We deliberated on matters of mutual concern, particularly the security situation in the eastern DRC. Enduring peace and stability across our region are fundamental to the prosperity of our populations, and we shall continue to collaborate with our regional partners to overcome the obstacles confronting eastern Congo,” President Museveni stated on his official X account.

This significant encounter follows President Tshisekedi’s official visit to Uganda on May 11 and 12, 2026. That visit was primarily dedicated to strengthening the multifaceted partnership between Kinshasa and Kampala. At the invitation of President Museveni, the two heads of state engaged in a private discussion at State House Entebbe before overseeing the signing ceremony for six pivotal memoranda of understanding (MoUs). These documents had been meticulously prepared and endorsed during the 9th session of the Permanent Joint Commission, which convened 15 senior government officials from both the Congolese and Ugandan administrations.

The signed agreements are designed to deepen economic integration between the two nations and cultivate a zone of mutual prosperity, all while upholding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each state. Key areas covered by these accords include 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, boosting export promotion, and developing the tourism sector.

Through these strategic commitments, Kinshasa aims to further solidify its ties with Kampala within the Great Lakes region. This diplomatic push comes at a time when the DRC’s relations with Kigali have significantly deteriorated, with the DRC accusing Rwanda of actively supporting the AFC/M23 rebellion in its eastern provinces. Furthermore, these diplomatic endeavors are unfolding as peace initiatives, notably those initiated in Washington and Doha, continue to struggle in delivering tangible results on the ground, despite some progress in negotiation frameworks.