The President of Italy, H.E Sergio Mattarella has congratulated his Ugandan counterpart, Gen Yoweri Museveni upon re-election and defeating Robert Kyagulanyi.
Museveni was declared winner of the January 14 polls after garnering 58.6% of the votes against his closest rival and National Unity Platform’s Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine who got only 34.8% of the votes cast.
In a brief message, H.E Sergio Mattarella said: “In view of your re-installation as the President of the Republic of Uganda, I would like to wish you every good luck in your high office”.
The Italian President added: “Relations between our countries are characterized by bonds of friendship which should further be deepened. In this context, I trust that together out countries can give new impetus to bilateral and international cooperation – Also in the framework of relations between Kampala and the European Union- For the benefit of stability and sustainable development in the region.”