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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Prioritizes Petroleum & Mineral Development Program Under Commercial Diplomacy, Officials Visit Oil Graben

MoFA has set four priority areas of focus for sourcing of investors under Economic and Commercial Diplomacy which include Agro-processing, Tourism, Mineral Development and Science and technology transfer

The Hon. Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Sentamu, this morning flagged off a delegation of officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led by Permanent Secretary, Bagiire Vincent Waiswa on a 4-day field visit to the Albertine Graben region hosted by the Petroleum Association of Uganda…

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Permanent Secretary Hosts Ambassador of Denmark to Uganda

During the cordial meeting, Ambassador Alberg conveyed to Permanent Secretary Bagiire Denmark’s forthcoming initiative to convene a gathering of African Foreign Ministers in Copenhagen

The esteemed Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, hosted Her Excellency Signe Winding Alberg, Ambassador of Denmark to Uganda, at the Ministry’ of Foreign Affairs. During the cordial meeting, Ambassador Alberg conveyed to Permanent Secretary Bagiire Denmark’s forthcoming initiative to convene a gathering of…

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Uganda And Republic of Korea Discuss 2024 Korea-Africa Summit

The summit aims to strengthen the partnership between Korea and African Countries in various areas, including trade, investment, infrastructure, and development

Hon. John Mulimba, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/Regional Affairs, held a meeting with Korean Government Representative for the Korea-Africa Summit 2024, Mr.Jung Kihong at the Ministry of Foreign affairs. The meeting focused on the preparations for the upcoming summit, which will be held in Seoul, South Korea, in June…

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Netherlands and Uganda Commit to Strengthening Bilateral Relations

Ambassador Boven, reiterated the Netherlands' commitment to strengthening ties with Uganda and underscored the importance of continued collaboration for the benefit of both countries

The Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda, H.E Karin Boven, met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr.Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. The two principles’ discussion centered on enhancing cooperation in the areas of agriculture through supporting the farmers in Uganda, Energy…

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Turkish Ambassador Announces Turkiye-Africa Summit Set For 2026

Ambassador Ak proposed Uganda as a potential host for the forthcoming ministerial meetings slated for the last quarter of the year, citing Uganda’s demonstrated capacity to host such gatherings effectively

Today, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, held a meeting with His Excellency Mehmet Fatih Ak, the Ambassador of Türkiye to Uganda. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala, served as a pivotal platform for fostering diplomatic relations…

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President Museveni Meets Duke of Edinburgh

The President accepted the role of patron for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Uganda, recognizing the importance of nurturing the next generation of leaders and change-makers

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met and held discussions with His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward at State House Entebbe. Prince Edward is a member of the British royal family. He is the youngest child of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. During their meeting, President…

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Ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Meets with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry will ensure its success and reechoed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening relations with Venezuela

The Venezuelan Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Mrs. Fatima Fernandes Juarez, this morning met with the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala. H.E Juarez said that the purpose of her visit was to follow up the decision to establish…

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda Holds Diplomatic Discussions with Norwegian Ambassador

Ambassador Hermansen highlighted Uganda’s role as the current chair of the Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) and the Group of 77 (G77), noting Uganda’s contributions in this capacity

The Honorable Jeje Odong Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has, this morning engaged in a productive meeting with Her Excellency Anne Kristin Hermansen, Ambassador of Norway to Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. During the meeting, Minister Odongo warmly welcomed Ambassador Hermansen and conveyed his intention to travel to…

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President Museveni and Italian Investors Discuss Investment Opportunities in Uganda

President Museveni underscored the importance of global affluence in fostering mutual prosperity, urging political actors in Europe to recognize the benefits of equitable economic partnerships

“What we need from Europe is capital, not from the government but from the private sector which needs money in the form of profits. It's a win-win formula,” he said. The President made the appeal today while meeting a delegation from Italy led by Ambassador Stefano Gatti, the Director General…

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Uganda Calls for Collective Action in Addressing Global Environment Challenges at the Opening Session of the Sixth High Level Segment of United Nation Environment Assembly (UNEA6)

UNEA aims to help restore harmony between humanity and nature, improving the lives of the world’s most vulnerable people

The Sixth Session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6) is underway from 26 th February to 1 st March, 2024 at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Gigiri, Nairobi. It was preceded by meetings of the Open- Ended Committee of Permanent Representatives (OECPR) held from 19 th…