Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), who is currently on an official visit to Algeria, visited the Algerian Navy and Air Force headquarters.
The Ugandan CDF was received by the respective commanders of the two Algerian military branches, who briefed him on their capabilities and explored potential areas of cooperation.
During his visit to the Algerian Navy headquarters, Gen. Kainerugaba learned about the navy’s role in monitoring and defending Algeria’s territorial waters.
The Algerian Navy operates from multiple bases along the country’s nearly 1,440 km coastline, fulfilling its primary role in naval warfare, coast guard, and maritime safety missions.
Similarly, at the Air Force headquarters, Gen Kainerugaba was briefed on the air force’s capabilities and potential areas of cooperation.
Later in the day, the Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army of Algeria, Gen. Saïd Chanegriha, hosted a luncheon in honor of Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
The luncheon at the National Military Club in the Algerian capital, Algiers was attended by top Algerian military leaders, who engaged in cordial conversations with Gen. Kainerugaba’s delegation.
Gen. Kainerugaba’s delegation is comprised of top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Strategy, and Maj Gen Keith Katungi, the 5Division Infantry Commander.
The gesture highlights the growing military diplomacy between Uganda and Algeria, with a focus on enhancing regional security and stability.
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