President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to former Angolan President, H.E José Eduardo dos Santos, who passed away in a Spanish hospital.
Museveni described Dos Santos as a true statesman and visionary, saying his legacy will live on long and stand out for posterity.
“With deep sadness, I have learnt of the demise of H.E José Eduardo dos Santos, former President of the Republic of Angola. I wish to convey our deepest and heartfelt condolences to H.E Joao Lourenco, the Santos family and the people of Angola upon this loss,” Museveni said over the weekend.
He added: “The legacy left by President Dos Santos will live on long after he is gone and stand out for posterity. He was indeed a true statesman and visionary and shall remain a defining figure in the history of our times. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
Museveni also condoled with the people of Japan upon the dead of their former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe.
He described him as a great ally of Uganda who will forever be missed.
“I, with profound sadness, learnt of the death of H.E Shinzo Abe, the former Prime Minister of Japan. The late Shinzo Abe will be remembered as an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of Uganda who served his country selflessly with dedication and distinction,” Museveni said.
“On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of Uganda and indeed my own behalf, I wish to convey our deepest thoughts and condolences to H.E Fumio Kishida, the family of the late Abe and the Japanese people. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
Abe, 68, was shot twice as he gave a speech during a campaign rally in the southern city of Nara on Friday morning.
He died in hospital where he had been rushed by a helicopter.
