Kampala (Earth Times) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad arrived in Uganda Friday night with plans to discuss his country's nuclear program with the Ugandan government.
Other talking points for the visit include energy development following recent discoveries of vast oil reserves in the East African country, officials told the German Press Agency dpa.
Ahmadinejad, who flew from Zimbabwe, where he held talks with President Robert Mugabe, is believed to be seeking support against UN sanctions for his country's nuclear program and an easing of international isolation.
Uganda, which holds a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, has not announced its stance on any possible additional sanctions, said James Mugume, the permanent secretary of the Ugandan Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will host Ahmadinejad at a state banquet and hold bilateral talks with Ahmadinejad during the two-day visit. Trade and development talks focusing on agriculture, gas and the education sector will also be on the agenda, Mugume told dpa.
Uganda is short of energy supplies and Iran's involvement in that area is crucial, he said.
Vast oil reserves have been discovered in recent years in the western and north-western regions of Uganda. Viable wells so far discovered are believed to hold about 2 billion barrels. Iran has already discussed plans with Kampala to build a large oil refinery in the country.
Other talking points for the visit include energy development following recent discoveries of vast oil reserves in the East African country, officials told the German Press Agency dpa.
Ahmadinejad, who flew from Zimbabwe, where he held talks with President Robert Mugabe, is believed to be seeking support against UN sanctions for his country's nuclear program and an easing of international isolation.
Uganda, which holds a rotating seat on the UN Security Council, has not announced its stance on any possible additional sanctions, said James Mugume, the permanent secretary of the Ugandan Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni will host Ahmadinejad at a state banquet and hold bilateral talks with Ahmadinejad during the two-day visit. Trade and development talks focusing on agriculture, gas and the education sector will also be on the agenda, Mugume told dpa.
Uganda is short of energy supplies and Iran's involvement in that area is crucial, he said.
Vast oil reserves have been discovered in recent years in the western and north-western regions of Uganda. Viable wells so far discovered are believed to hold about 2 billion barrels. Iran has already discussed plans with Kampala to build a large oil refinery in the country.
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