Bush Thanks Museveni
{ September 24th, 2008 }
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George W. Bush (R) shakes hands with Yoweri Museveni (L) during a bilateral meeting
Bush meets Ugandan leader on UN margins
UNITED NATIONS (AFP) — US President George W. Bush praised Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership in working to end African conflicts Tuesday as they met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
“He’s been a very strong leader on a number of fronts. First, he’s been very helpful in solving regional conflicts on the continent of Africa, and I want to thank you for your leadership,” Bush said as they held talks.
The US president also highlighted Uganda’s successes in battling HIV/AIDS and in fighting malaria, notably with US assistance.
Museveni praised the expansion of US aid to Africa under Bush, and thanked him for US steps to help the continent improve its infrastructure and energy and attract much-needed investment.
“This is really the way forward. And President Bush has been tremendous on that. He has actually been a very good friend of Africa and we salute you, our gratitude,” said Museveni.
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