The Australian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mrs. Jenny Da Rin, expressed interest in building a robust relationship between Uganda and Australia. President Museveni and the Australian ambassador discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, and tourism between the two countries.
During the discussion with the Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, President Museveni expressed gratitude to Japan for its close collaboration with the government of Uganda, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and other sectors.
“I thank the government of Japan for the bridge across the Nile and the road in the north,” he noted.
H.E. Ruzaimi Mohamad expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Uganda.
President Museveni and the Malaysian Ambassador discussed various matters related to enhancing trade and investment opportunities, with a particular focus on palm oil. Malaysia, being the second-largest producer of palm oil in the world, was highlighted in the discussion.
President Museveni received copies of the letters of credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Uganda, H.E. Mr. Miroslaw Gojdz.
He expressed optimism in establishing strong working relations between the two countries.
During the presentation, Ambassador Khalil conveyed wishes of good health from the Saudi king to President Museveni.
“I am happy to meet a great leader like you, and I bring you wishes of good health from my king,” he said. He pledged to do his best to enhance the ties between the two countries.
President Museveni used the occasion to extend an invitation to more Saudi Arabian companies to invest in Uganda, highlighting the significant business potential in the country.
During the presentation of his credentials to President Museveni, H.E. Mohammed Mutair, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uganda, expressed his pleasure to be in Uganda and pledged to enhance the already established relations between the two countries. He specifically highlighted the agriculture sector as a key area for cooperation.
President Museveni urged Qatar companies to consider investing in Uganda, particularly in value addition within the agricultural sector.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, today met H.E Zhang Lizhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on issues of economic cooperation and multilateral matters. Ambassador Lizhong took the opportunity to inform the Hon. Minister that the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will take place in Beijing from 3 rd to 8 th September 2024. Amb. Lizhong also formally handed over the formal invitation letter from H.E. Xi Xingping President of the People’s Republic of China to H.E.
A delegation from the Czech Republic led by Ms. Katerïna Sequensovẚ, Director General for Non-European Countries, Economic and Development Cooperation is in the Uganda on a 5-day consultative visit to strengthen the bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The delegation was received for the bilateral consultative meeting by Amb Elly Kamahungye, the Director for Regional and International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). During the discussions, Amb Elly Kamahungye and Ms.
24TH MAY 2024, DAR-ES-SALAAM DECLARATION:
2ND EDITION OF UGANDA-TANZANIA BUSINESS FORUM
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STATEMENT BY HON. JOHN MULIMBA MINISTER OF STATE FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS/REGIONAL AFFAIRS
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Rt.Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa,
Prime Minister of United Republic of Tanzania
Honourable Ministers,
