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The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Minister Okello meets Cuba’s Chargé d’Affaires A.I., decries universal coercive measures

Hon. Oryem reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to Cuba, highlighting the special relationship between the two countries

On February 20 th 2026, H.E. Juan Humberto Magas Pino, Charge D’Affaires a.i. of Cuba paid a courtesy call to Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, MSFA/ IA. The two discussed issues pertaining to the Non-Aligned Movement as well as the historical relationship between Cuba and Africa. Amb. Pino emphasized Cuba’s continued…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda: Hon. John Mulimba Hosts Sahrawi Ambassador Seddiki Nafaa on African-Led Peace and Multilateral Diplomacy

Republic to Uganda, in a bilateral meeting focused on regional stability, multilateral cooperation, and the peaceful resolution of protracted conflicts

Uganda continues to position diplomacy as a central pillar of its foreign policy and as a constructive tool for peace building across the African continent. This commitment was underscored when the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs), Hon. John Mulimba, hosted H.E. Seddiki Nafaa, Ambassador of the Sahrawi…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda to host the first ever African Dragon Boat Cup 2026

The meeting was attended by Head of Public Diplomacy Margaret Kafeero and Mr. Stilson Muhwezi, First Secretary in charge of Sports Diplomacy

Sports Diplomacy: Uganda set to host the first ever Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1st – 4th October, 2026. Mr. Solomon Muwonge, president of the Uganda Dragon Boat Federation, revealed this in a meeting with Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Uganda Elected to Unido Industrial Development Board (IDB) 2025- 2027

The Industrial Development Board is composed of 53 Members and is responsible for reviewing implementation of UNIDO’s work programme

Uganda has been elected to the Industrial Development Board (IDB) of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the period 2025- 2027 at elections conducted during the 21st UNIDO General Conference held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 23rd to 27th November 2025. The Industrial Development Board is composed of…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda Courts Swiss Luxury Tourism Visitors at International Holiday Exhibition, Lugano 2025

The Government of Uganda provides funding for Uganda’s participation in these and other fairs under the Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Strategy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Uganda is for the first time, participating in the Annual Swiss International Holiday Expo (SIHE) in Lugano, Switzerland. The 2025 exhibition which runs from Friday, 31st October to Sunday, 2nd November at the Centro Esposizioni Centre in Lugano, Switzerland is arguably Switzerland’s premier tourism fair, focusing on Luxury Tourism, MICE…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Hold Business Connect Forum & Expo in Butembo to Discuss Opportunities for Growth in Trade and Commerce – 17th – 18th October, Butembo

The two countries are also jointly implementing the construction of key roads viewed as having mutual economic benefit

In a bid to increase the volume and value of trade between Uganda and thr DRC, Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa partnering with public and private sector stakeholders both in Uganda and DRC are holding a Business Connect Forum and Expo in the city of Butembo, eastern DRC. Under the theme…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Second Uganda - Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) and Business Summit Set to Unlock Stronger Bilateral Opportunities and Regional Cooperation

Uganda and Somalia share a long-standing partnership underpinned by political, security, and economic cooperation

The Government of the Republic of Uganda will host the Second Session of the Uganda-Somalia Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) alongside an Investment and Business Summit from 7-8 October 2025 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, under the theme “Promoting Uganda-Somalia Partnership through Investment, Trade and Tourism, and Harnessing Opportunities in Both Countries.” This…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda’s Foreign Service Charts New Path on the 3rd Day of the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference

Discussions throughout the day reaffirmed economic diplomacy as a cornerstone of Uganda’s foreign policy

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the role of diplomacy in advancing national development as Uganda’s Heads of Mission gathered on the third day of the Annual Ambassadors’ Conference at Gulu University. Convened under the theme “Strengthening the Foreign Service’s Contribution to National Development”, the…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, meeting with H.E. Joao Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, today met with H.E. Joao Samuel Caholo

Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), at the Ministry Headquarters in Kampala. H.E. Caholo, who has been in Uganda since 15th August, paid a courtesy call to brief the Minister on ongoing ICGLR initiatives. He highlighted expert meetings on environmental governance and natural resources…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Uganda Consulate-General in Mombasa Launches 4 th Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fam Trip

The conference will be preceded by a Fam trip to the Kenya Coast by Ugandan tourism stakeholders from 22 nd – 26 th October, and a golf tournament that will be held at Vipingo Ridge on 25 th October 2025

The Consulate-General and key tourism stakeholders in Uganda and Kenya this morning launched preparations for the 4 th Uganda- Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition and Fam trip. Under the theme "Leveraging Youth, Innovation & Technology for Responsive & Inclusive Tourism" the Conference and Exhibition will be held on 27th –…