Kampala – 16th July 2024, Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, Head of the International Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held a highly commendatory meeting with a delegation from the Youth Livelihood Development Company (YLDC) led by Mr. Hassan Sekajoolo. Ambassador Santa Kinyera lauded YLDC for its remarkable contributions to youth development and empowerment, emphasizing the significant benefits the government gains from the efforts of such NGOs. "Organizations like YLDC are pivotal in driving Uganda's development agenda forward.

PROGRESS ON NORTHERN CORRIDOR INTEGRATION PROJECTS: RWANDA CONVENES VIRTUAL NATIONAL COORDINATORS’ MEETING

In a move to bolster regional environmental safety and fortify its oil and gas sector, Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Head of Regional Economic Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met today with a delegation from the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), led by Dr. Joseph Kabusheshe, Director of Environmental Health and Safety. The discussions focused on enhancing Uganda’s international collaboration efforts concerning oil spill contingency preparedness and response mechanism. During the meeting Dr.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a visiting delegation from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Nigeria. The interaction took place at the Ministry on July 8 2024. Rear Admiral A.A. Adesope mni. (rtd), Ag.

The EAC Ministers in charge of Foreign Affairs and East African Community together with EAC Secretary General are attending a three-day retreat in Zanzibar.

In the interest to strengthen partnership and enhance synergies in the promotion of Economic and Commercial Diplomacy, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Department of Regional and Economic Cooperation in partnership with UFZA undertook a one day training in the view to create a deeper understanding of the mandate of UFZA and the role it can play towards achieving the Ministry's ECD objectives Key among the areas covered included the role the Free Zones can play in the promotion of Tourism, Trade and attraction of Foreign Direct investment , Value addition, Mineral Development, Part

Uganda's coffee industry has made a significant breakthrough in the Turkish market, with exports increasing by a remarkable 2,200% between 2019 and 2024. From a modest 2000 bags (120 tons) in 2019, coffee exports to Turkey surged to 44,000 bags (2,640 tons) in 2024. This impressive growth is attributed to the Uganda Mission in Turkey's strategic shift in approaching investment, trade, and tourism. By focusing on Uganda's major product that Turkey cannot easily substitute - coffee - the Mission successfully tapped into the Turkish market's growing demand for high-quality coffee.

UGANDA CHAIRS AU PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL IN JUNE 2024

As Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) for the month of June 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Odongo Jeje Abubakhar chaired a virtual Ministerial Meeting of the AUPSC on Refugees, IDPs and Humanitarian Assistance in Africa on June 19^th 2024.

MINISTER FOR MIGRATION AND ASYLUM POLICY OF SWEDEN, MS.MARIA MALMER STENERGARD MET WITH HON OKELLO ORYEM

The Minister for migration and asylum policy of Sweden, Ms. Maria Malmer Stenergardmet with Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/ International Affairs Hon. Oryem Henry Okello at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

 UGANDA BOASTS TRADE SURPLUS WITH DRC, SOUTH SUDAN, AND RWANDA, DESPITE CHALLENGES KAMPALA 

Uganda has a trade surplus with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amounting to $53.07 million (Ush208.9 billion), according to latest figures presented by Ugandan Ambassador Alhaji Farid Mansoor Kallisa, Head of Mission, Kinshasa.