Dr. Brenda Akia took oath as a Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Committee Member in Geneva. She thanked all UN CEDAW Member States for this mandate.
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Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Uganda National Coordinator for the Northern Corridor Integrated Projects (NCIPs), delivered impactful addresses at the ongoing Single Customs Territory (SCT) and Immigration, Tourism, Trade and Services (ITTLS) Cluster meetings, underway from July 25-26, 2024 in Kigali.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda is pleased to announce that H.E. Mourad Amokrane, Ambassador-Designate of the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon John Mulimba. The formal ceremony took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscoring the longstanding and cordial relations between the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Republic of Uganda.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that H.E. Joash Arthur Maangi, High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Kenya to Uganda has presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon John Mulimba.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Political Consultations with the Royal Norwegian Embassy. The event, graced by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, and Her Excellency Kristin Hermansen, Ambassador of the Royal Kingdom of Norway to Uganda, marks a significant milestone in the longstanding relations between our two nations.
During the 45th Session of its Executive Session, the African Union Executive Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs, the second highest decision making Body of the African Union, selected Uganda as host of the African Humanitarian Agency. The decision was reached during the African Union 45th Session in Accra, Ghana from 18th - 19th July 2024.
Hon. Gen. Abubakher Jeje Odongo, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, met with H.E. Anne Kristin Hermansen, Ambassador of Norway, to discuss the future of Uganda- Norway relations as the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kampala prepares to close. During the meeting, both parties expressed appreciation for the strong relations cultivated over the years. Hon. Jeje Odongo praised Ambassador Hermansen for enhancing bilateral ties and expressed gratitude for Norway’s support and cooperation.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, met with H.E Zhang Lizhong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China on July 17th 2024. During the discussions, Ambassador Zhang highlighted the preparations for the upcoming Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) meeting in Beijing from 3rd to 8th September 2024. He emphasized China's commitment to welcoming African leaders and encouraged Uganda’s active participation in shaping the outcomes, including the Beijing Declaration and Action Plan.
On July 15 th Uganda's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, attended a Virtual Ministerial Meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council, focusing on the escalating situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The meeting's agenda centered on the role of mediation and reconciliation in conflict resolution in eastern DRC, building on previous discussions from the 1157th meeting held on 13th June 2023. Hon.
Kampala – 16th July 2024, Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, Head of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a highly commendatory meeting with a delegation from the Youth Livelihood Development Company (YLDC) led by Mr. Hassan Sekajoolo. Ambassador Santa Kinyera lauded YLDC for its remarkable contributions to youth development and empowerment, emphasizing the significant benefits the government gains from the efforts of such NGOs. "Organizations like YLDC are pivotal in driving Uganda's development agenda forward.
