Ugandan president calls for dialogue in Iran-Israel conflict

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who also serves as the chairperson of the Non-Aligned Movement, on Tuesday called for dialogue to resolve the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.

In a statement posted on his official X account, Museveni emphasized that the use of force should be limited to legitimate self-defense and not employed for aggression.

"We appeal and advise the actors in the Middle East to draw back from the use of force and return to principled diplomacy," Museveni said. "Iran and the Islamists should listen to our advice to recognize Israel, and Israel should implement the two-state solution."

Museveni noted that multiple mistakes have been made by both regional and international actors involved in the Middle East. He criticized the position of some Iranian Islamists who deny Israel's right to exist, while also faulting Israel for not honoring the two-state solution.

Museveni further argued that the situation has been exacerbated by external forces with selfish interests.

The Non-Aligned Movement is a forum for 120 member states guided by the Bandung Principles, which include respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations, recognition of the equality of all races and nations, large and small, and abstention from intervention or interference in the internal affairs of other countries.