On January 23, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as President of the Republic of Uganda.

Xi Jinping noted that China and Uganda enjoy a traditional friendship. In recent years, the two sides have firmly supported each other on issues related to their respective core interests and major concerns, delivered fruitful outcomes in practical cooperation across various fields, and maintained effective coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs. President Yoweri Museveni is an old friend of the Chinese people and has long been committed to promoting the development of bilateral relations, which the Chinese side highly appreciates. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Uganda relations, and stands ready to work with President Yoweri Museveni to deepen political mutual trust, carry forward the traditional friendship, implement the outcomes of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and promote the in-depth development of the China-Uganda comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, so as to better benefit the two peoples.