Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said here Friday that China's development, which means an opportunity, instead of threat, to Uganda, is beneficial for peace and development of Uganda, Africa and the entire world.

He refuted the claim that China's development is a threat to Africa and China is coveting Africa's resources, saying that the Ugandan people are happy for the tremendous achievements Chinese people have scored.

He made the remarks when talking with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, who arrived here Friday for a two-day official visit to the east African country.

Museveni thanked China for providing assistance to Uganda in its fighting for national liberation and giving it help in its national development after it became an independent nation, saying that Ugandan people will remember the kindness.

He said Uganda wished to enhance cooperation with China in agriculture, traffic, telecommunications, mineral development, tourism and infrastructure.

The Chinese premier said that Sino-Ugandan relationship is completely established on the basis of mutual respect and support.

He said Uganda has rendered precious support for China in China's safeguarding of sovereignty and territorial integrity and the efforts made by the Chinese government to realize China's reunification.

The Sino-Ugandan relationship has seen steady development since the two countries established diplomatic ties in 1962, with close political contacts and deepening cooperation in various fields.

Wen said the bilateral friendship has remained unchanged despite big changes in the international situation and each of the two countries.

The Chinese premier said that the two countries have been cordial cooperation partners and will maintain this partnership in the future, adding that China is willing to join Uganda in bringing the friendship and cooperation between the two nations to a new level.

Wen said that China attaches importance to bilateral economic relationship and trade, pursuing more cooperation in this field in a market pattern that businesses play a main role, assisted by the government guide.

He said China will continue to take a series of active measures to increase import from Uganda. China encourages its businesses to invest in Uganda's agriculture, water conservancy, traffic, telecommunications and infrastructure. China is willing to help Uganda in education and health, with prevention and treatment of Malaria and AIDS being part of the help.

Wen said he deeply felt the African people's profound friendship with Chinese people during his eight-day visit to seven African countries, which started on June 17, with Uganda being the last stop.

The Chinese people will not forget their African friends, he said, adding that China, which has developed, will give more support and help to Africa.

The Chinese premier said he and leaders of the seven countries had an cordial exchange of views and reached significant agreement on enhancing relationship and developing a new strategic partnership between China and Africa, solidifying the foundation for the development of China-Africa relationship.

The two leaders witnessed the signing of bilateral agreements in a wide range of fields including economy, trade, agriculture, education, health and technology.

China will provide anti-malaria medicine for Uganda, build example agriculture center and countryside school in Uganda, according to the agreements.

China and Uganda issued a joint communique after the talk.