Uganda is set to host Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi on Wednesday during his tour of three African countries that will also see him visit Kenya and Zimbabwe, according to reports.
President Raeisi will embark on an official three-leg visit to Africa in line with the country’s policy of expansion of relations with friendly countries, the reports add.
During his three-day visit, the Iranian president will hold talks with his counterparts in Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe, attend the meetings of joint high-ranking delegations, take part in press conferences and sign documents for cooperation.
This will be the first visit by an Iranian president to Africa after 11 years which is taking place in line with the government’s comprehensive foreign policy.
In line with the Iranian administration’s policy of economic multilateralism, Raeisi’s trip aims to enhance Iran’s presence and strengthen ties in the $600-billion African economy.
President Raeisi will also meet with the three countries’ businessmen as well as economic actors and officials to take advantage of common economic and trade capacities.
Although details of what he will discuss with Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni are still scanty, it is believed the the East African nation’s virgin oil and gas sector will form part of the deliberations.
Iran is one of the world’s top producers of the black liquid with oil reserves worth 208.6 billion barrels, producing around 2.39 million barrels daily.