<p>Entebbe [Uganda], July 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday held delegation-level talks with President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni and said that India will continue to play a stable partner in the country's journey towards development.</p><p>"We have discussed various topics in the meeting today. I want to assure you that India will stand by Uganda as a stable partner in its journey towards development. I thank you for your warmth and affection. India and Uganda have been sharing a strong relationship since a long time," the Prime Minister said.</p><p>"Also, I want to thank you for taking care of the Indian community in Uganda. Earlier also I came to the country as Chief Minister of Gujarat. Then also I was welcomed with warmth," he added referring to his visit to Uganda in 2007.</p><p>The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial reception in Uganda's Entebbe town. President Museveni was also present at the event.</p><p>Besides the delegation level talks, Prime Minister Modi will also be addressing a community event later today. He is on a three-nation tour to the African countries including Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa.</p><p>During his visit to Rwanda earlier, India and Rwanda signed eight agreements in an effort to bolster bilateral cooperation between the two nations.</p><p>Furthering ties of trade and commerce, Prime Minister Modi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame addressed leading CEOs from India and Rwanda.</p><p>Prime Minister Modi also gifted 200 cows to villagers as a part of Rwandan Government's Girinka Programme. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>
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