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CDF Kainerugaba welcomed by Algerian Army
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The Chief of Defense Forces (CDF) of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with his Algerian counterpart, General Saïd Chanegriha, to discuss military cooperation and bilateral relations.
Gen Kainerugaba was accorded full military honors upon his arrival at the Algerian military headquarters in Algiers.
The Ugandan CDF was accompanied by senior UPDF officers, including Maj Gen James Birungi, Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security; Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Strategy; and Maj Gen Keith Katungi, the 5th Division Infantry Commander. The meeting was attended by top military chiefs from various branches of the Algerian military.
Discussions centered on areas of mutual interest and collaboration between the UPDF and the Algerian military.
One of the key highlights of the meeting was the upcoming signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the UPDF and the National People’s Army of Algeria.
This visit forms part of Gen Kainerugaba’s ongoing efforts to strengthen military ties with various nations.
Since his appointment as CDF, the Ugandan General has held several meetings with counterparts from across Africa and beyond.
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