I am glad to have commissioned the first overhauled MI-24 helicopter at the Nakasongola facility.

This is another example of our excellent and longstanding relations with Russia, based on a convergence of interests that continue to bear logical dividend for Africa and Russia.

I thank the Russian government for not objecting to our cooperation but supporting it. I also thank NEC & Luwero Industries for enthusiastically taking advantage of this good will and building this capacity.