Uganda and the Democratic Republic are looking to strenghten their cooperation with the signing of six new bilateral agreements on Monday.

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi travelled to Kampala for the 9th session of the two countries’ Joint Standing Committee, ahead of his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.

The six Memoranda of Understanding tackle various key sectors including trade, security, diplomatic relations and tourism.