GEN. SALEH DISCUSSES REGIONAL COOPERATION WITH EALA SPEAKER, MPS

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By Our ReporterIn Kampalawww.mknewslink.com
The Operation Wealth Creation Chief Coordinator Gen Salim Saleh has today hosted a delegation of members of the East African Legislative Assembly at his upcountry home in Kirema Nakaseke district.
The delegation was led by the Assembly speaker Joseph Ntakirurimana fast had guided tour of the Kapeeka industrial Park.
Gen Saleh’s engagement with the EALA delegation centered on exploring regional development priorities, including strengthening cross-border trade, enhancing agricultural productivity, expanding markets, and unlocking opportunities in lake transport and the blue economy.
Discussions also reflected on the spirit of Musevenomics, which advocates for stable markets, integrated regional economies, and efficient use of the factors of production to drive East Africa’s long-term dream of transformation.
According to Gen Saleh, regional integration is non-negotiable for East Africa’s economic survival however land conflicts, limited market access, and weak transport systems continue to hinder trade.
Gen Saleh believes that Uganda and the region can only achieve sustained transformation through peace, integrated markets, efficient land use, and a production-driven economy.
During the engagement, Damalie Owori the OWC Director of Operations highlighted how Uganda’s economic journey, from the collapse of the 1970s economy to today’s regional market-driven transformation, and emphasized why integration, standardized trade systems, and modern factors of production are essential for East Africa’s prosperity.
Owori mains that sustainable development will be achieved only when nations within the region trade together, plan together, and grow together.
Speaker Ntakirurimana expressed the Assembly’s commitment towards widening and deepening economic, political, social, and cultural integration.
Ntakirurimana underscored the need to improve the quality of life of the people of East Africa through increased competitiveness, value-added production, trade, and investment.