Xiamen, China — The Uganda Missions in China, in collaboration with the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA), successfully co-hosted a coffee fair and showcased a dynamic booth at the prestigious Xiamen International Coffee Fair, held from 21st November 24. This major event, a renowned gathering for coffee enthusiasts, industry professionals, and international buyers, provided a unique platform to showcase the rich heritage and high-quality products of Ugandan coffee, while simultaneously promoting Uganda as a prime destination for tourism.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, held a meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba, H.E Tania Perez Xiques. The Minister and the Ambassador exchanged views on bilateral issues of
mutual interest, as well as international developments affecting both countries.

The African Union Commission delegation led by the Secretary to the Commission Ms. Dalitso Bonongwe who have been in the country since Monday November 11th, 2024 have today concluded their mission to assess Uganda’s preparedness to host the AU Extraordinary Summit on Agriculture - CAADP from 9 th -11 th January 2025 at the Speke
Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo. CAADP is the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar led a Ministerial delegation for the 1st Ministerial Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, Russia from 9th to 10th November 2024. He was accompanied to the meeting by Minister of State for Trade, Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbadi. In his address, to the meeting, Hon. Odongo recalled the historic role that Russia (then Soviet

The Honorable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. John Mulimba, held a meeting with the newly appointed United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Regional Representative for East Africa, Ms. Ashita Mittal. The UNODC Regional Office is in