Cooperation : Ugandan and Botswanan presidents unite against foot-and-mouth disease

President Museveni met his Botswanan counterpart at the G-77+ China summit. President Masisi pledged support for Ugandan farmers in combating foot-and-mouth disease by developing a vaccine in Botswana. He proposed government collaboration and expressed interest in the dairy industry. President Museveni appreciated the support, highlighting Uganda’s progress despite historical challenges. He encouraged Botswana to invest in local animal feed production in Uganda.