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President Receives Dutch Minister
President Yoweri Museveni met the Netherlands
Minister for Development Co-operation, Hon. Agnes Van Ardenne who
visited Uganda on October 21, 2003. The President and the Dutch
Minister exchanged views on a number of issues that included Africa’s
economic growth and the security situation in northern and eastern
Uganda. President Museveni told the visiting Minister that he regards
investment and access to big markets as a milestone to growth and
transformation of the national economy.
He commended the Netherlands for its assistance
to Uganda and asked for further cooperation especially in reactivating
Uganda’s railway system to the coast, in order to lower transport
costs to the sea. He also asked for assistance in the generation
of electric power and research in agricultural and industrial quality
products.
Mrs. Van Ardenne pointed out that stability is
a key component for national growth. She commended the President
for his exemplary commitment to the fight against HIV/ AIDS.
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