The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, today signed the Host Country Agreement with the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) to formally establish the African Water and Sanitation Academy in Uganda. This landmark agreement positions Uganda as the headquarters for the Academy, further solidifying the country’s commitment to addressing water and sanitation challenges on the continent. During the signing ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Offices, Hon.

FAREWELL MEETING BETWEEN HON. GEN. ODONGO JEJE ABUBAKHAR, MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, AND DR. MUNIR SAFIELDIN, UNICEF COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE

The Second Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission kicked off this morning at the Mestil Hotel in Kampala and will run from Monday September 16th to Thursday September 19th 2024. Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Mozambique as the second session of the Uganda-Mozambique Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) kicked off today.

Uganda Airlines has commenced scheduled flights between Entebbe International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The inaugural flight landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday 12th September 2024 and was received by officials from the Nigerian government led by Dr. Hassan Ejibunu, Director Air Transport, who represented Hon. Festus Keyamo, SAN, Minister for Aviation and Aerospace Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda today had the honour of hosting a high-level delegation from the National Defense College, Mirpur, Bangladesh, currently undertaking a study tour in Uganda. The 14-member delegation, led by Group Captain B M Hassan Mahmud, afwc, psc, GD(p), arrived in Uganda on the 8th of September 2024 as part of their Armed Forces War Course 2024.

Minister of State for International Cooperation Hon. Henry Oryem Okello represented HE the President at the Second Indonesia-Africa Forum (IAF) II in Nusa Dua, Badung, Bali from 1-3 September 2024. In his statement delivered on behalf of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni, as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Hon. Okello recalled the 1955 Bandung conference that laid the foundation of the 10 Bandung principles which have been the cornerstone of the NAM.

UGANDA'S DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS SHINE AT AMBASSADORS' CONFERENCE IN JINJA

The Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has recognized the outstanding achievements of its diplomatic missions during the ongoing Ambassadors' Conference in Jinja. The event, which celebrates excellence in diplomatic service, highlighted the exceptional efforts of various teams, reinforcing Uganda’s commitment to effective foreign policy and international engagement.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Mr. Ramathan Ggoobi, has called upon ambassadors and heads of missions to play a crucial role in promoting Uganda's economic growth through innovative branding and marketing strategies. Speaking at the week-long retreat for ambassadors and heads of missions at the Civil Service College in Jinja, under the theme "Strengthening Governance and Performance of the Foreign Service for National Development," Mr.