VP Alupo in South Africa for Presidential Inauguration of Ramaphosa
He is set to be sworn in for a second term in office as president, following his re-election by lawmakers last week.
Pretoria: The Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, arrived safely in South Africa yesterday evening to represent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at the inauguration of His Excellency Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President-Elect of the Republic of South Africa.
Upon her arrival, Vice President Alupo was warmly received by Hon. Ronald Ozzy Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, who extended his courtesies as the Reception Minister. Uganda’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Ambrose Paul Amoru, was also part of the welcoming delegation. A military ceremonial guard was on hand to honor the Vice President’s arrival.
Vice President Alupo expressed her gratitude to the government of South Africa for the gracious welcome and extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of South Africa on conducting a peaceful and successful election.
Since the formal establishment of diplomatic relations in 1994, Uganda and South Africa have enjoyed a strong and friendly bilateral relationship, fostering social, political, and economic connections between the two nations.
South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa is set to be sworn in for a second term in office as president, following his re-election by lawmakers last week.
The deal between his African National Congress (ANC) and long-time rival Democratic Alliance (DA) and other parties led to the formation of a coalition government.
The inauguration ceremony, held in the capital, Pretoria, is expected to be attended by heads of state and dignitaries from around the world.
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