Top N.Korean leader in Uganda to boost security ties

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni receives North Korea's ceremonial head of state Kim Yong-nam on March 27, 2008. Yong-nam is to visit Uganda on Wednesday with the aim of sealing deals to strengthen security ties Kampala's presidency said. PHOTO | FILE | REUTERS

North Korea's ceremonial head of state, Kim Yong Nam, was to visit Uganda on Wednesday with the aim of sealing deals to strengthen security ties, the presidency in Kampala said.

"We are receiving a high-level delegation from North Korea," Tamale Mirundi, spokesman for Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said. "The president and Kim Yong Nam will be holding talks to strengthen further bilateral relations."