Exposing Foreign Service Officers to more tourism attractions to attract travelers in to Uganda as part of their services.

Wed, 07/12/2023
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also ensure that the Foreign Service Officers are exposed to more tourism attractions; adventure, faith, film and lifestyle tourism to attract travellers in to Uganda as part of their services. During the fam trip, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of Delegation, Mr. Agama Anthony/Minister Counsellor reiterated the need for government to promote national pride and patriotism through the domestic tourism campaigns and diaspora coordination. He added that Uganda could tap into the third and fourth generation of Ugandans across the world through consistent coordination of the diaspora associations. Mr. Agama further advised the Uganda Tourism Board and the Uganda Investment Authority to work with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and tap into the diaspora investment funds for tourism promotion and development. Regarding, immigration, the Head of delegation implored the Ministry of Internal Affairs to review the existing laws on the registration of second and third generation of Ugandans born outside Uganda and to reach them through timely consular service delivery. Over 40 diplomats attended the two-day training and familiarization trip ahead of their four-year tour of duty in Uganda’s missions abroad.