{"id":139820,"date":"2024-01-18T16:26:24","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/?p=139820"},"modified":"2024-01-18T16:26:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T23:26:24","slug":"president-arrives-in-uganda-receives-gun-salute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lankaweb.com\/news\/items\/2024\/01\/18\/president-arrives-in-uganda-receives-gun-salute\/","title":{"rendered":"President arrives in Uganda, receives gun salute"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><em>Courtesy The Daily Mirror<\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bmkltsly13vb.compat.objectstorage.ap-singapore-1.oraclecloud.com\/cdn.sg.dailymirror.lk\/assets\/uploads\/image_9134a32e3f.jpg\">Kampala, Jan 18 (Daily Mirror) &#8211;&nbsp; President&nbsp; Ranil Wickremesinghe who arrived in Kampala , Uganda was greeted with gun salute upon arrival at the Entebbe airport.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uganda&#8217;s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oreyem Okello along with Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardene, and Sri Lanka&#8217;s Ambassador to Kenya Dr Kana Kananathan&nbsp; welcomed the&nbsp; guest. The reception, characterized by a red carpet and a state welcome, showcased the strong diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mammoth gun salute not only symbolized the significance of the visit but also underlined the mutual respect and collaboration between the two nations.&nbsp; the warm reception was evident to fostering deeper relations between Sri Lanka and Uganda.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to participate in the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda. This significant gathering will bring together leaders from across the globe, with President Museveni of Uganda hosting the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Joins Global Leaders, Including President Museveni, for NAM Summit in&nbsp;is set to participate in the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala, Uganda. This significant gathering will bring together leaders from across the globe, with President Museveni of Uganda hosting the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Wickremesinghe will join a diverse group of leaders, reflecting the inclusive nature of NAM, to address shared challenges and explore avenues for strengthened collaboration. The summit provides a platform for leaders to engage in open dialogue, promoting diplomatic solutions to global issues and reinforcing the NAM&#8217;s commitment to peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the leaders gather in Kampala, anticipation is high for constructive discussions that will shape the future trajectory of the Non-Aligned Movement. The summit serves as a testament to the enduring relevance and resilience of NAM principles in navigating the complexities of the contemporary world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Wickremesinghe will join a diverse group of leaders, reflecting the inclusive nature of NAM, to address shared challenges and explore avenues for strengthened collaboration. The summit provides a platform for leaders to engage in open dialogue, promoting diplomatic solutions to global issues and reinforcing the NAM\u2019s commitment to peaceful coexistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the leaders gather in Kampala, anticipation is high for constructive discussions that will shape the future trajectory of the Non-Aligned Movement. The summit serves as a testament to the enduring relevance and resilience of NAM principles in navigating the complexities of the contemporary world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Courtesy The Daily Mirror Kampala, Jan 18 (Daily Mirror) &#8211;&nbsp; President&nbsp; Ranil Wickremesinghe who arrived in Kampala , Uganda was greeted with gun salute upon arrival at the Entebbe airport.&nbsp; Uganda&#8217;s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oreyem Okello along with Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardene, and Sri Lanka&#8217;s Ambassador to Kenya Dr Kana Kananathan&nbsp; welcomed the&nbsp; guest. 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