The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, held a productive meeting with H.E. Brig. Gen. Jules Ndihokubwayo, the Ambassador of Burundi, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala. This meeting underscored the enduring friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries. Hon. Gen. Odongo highlighted the strong and historically significant relations between Uganda and Burundi, emphasizing the shared cultural and social bonds that unite the two nations.

In accordance with the existing Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Government of the Republic of Uganda concerning Loans from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund, signed on April 13, 2012, the Ugandan Minister of Finance Hon. Matia Kasaija, together with the Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Cho Tae-yul, have, today 5th June 2024, signed the Framework Agreement for a $500m loan from Korea EXIM Bank.

Uganda has plans to open a resident Diplomatic Mission in the Republic of Korea to ensure Uganda achieves maximum benefits from the relations between the two nations, Hon. Okello Oryem, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has revealed during a bi-lateral meeting with Hon. Chung Byung-won, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea on the sidelines of the Ministerial meeting of the first Korea-Africa Summit held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea in Seoul, on 2 nd June 2024.

The Australian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Mrs. Jenny Da Rin, expressed interest in building a robust relationship between Uganda and Australia. President Museveni and the Australian ambassador discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, and tourism between the two countries.

During the discussion with the Japanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, President Museveni expressed gratitude to Japan for its close collaboration with the government of Uganda, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and other sectors.

“I thank the government of Japan for the bridge across the Nile and the road in the north,” he noted.

 H.E. Ruzaimi Mohamad expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Uganda.

President Museveni and the Malaysian Ambassador discussed various matters related to enhancing trade and investment opportunities, with a particular focus on palm oil. Malaysia, being the second-largest producer of palm oil in the world, was highlighted in the discussion.

President Museveni received copies of the letters of credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Uganda, H.E. Mr. Miroslaw Gojdz.

He expressed optimism in establishing strong working relations between the two countries.

During the presentation, Ambassador Khalil conveyed wishes of good health from the Saudi king to President Museveni.

“I am happy to meet a great leader like you, and I bring you wishes of good health from my king,” he said. He pledged to do his best to enhance the ties between the two countries.

President Museveni used the occasion to extend an invitation to more Saudi Arabian companies to invest in Uganda, highlighting the significant business potential in the country.

 During the presentation of his credentials to President Museveni, H.E. Mohammed Mutair, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Uganda, expressed his pleasure to be in Uganda and pledged to enhance the already established relations between the two countries. He specifically highlighted the agriculture sector as a key area for cooperation.

President Museveni urged Qatar companies to consider investing in Uganda, particularly in value addition within the agricultural sector.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, today met H.E Zhang Lizhong, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The meeting focused on issues of economic cooperation and multilateral matters. Ambassador Lizhong took the opportunity to inform the Hon. Minister that the 9th Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will take place in Beijing from 3 rd to 8 th September 2024. Amb. Lizhong also formally handed over the formal invitation letter from H.E. Xi Xingping President of the People’s Republic of China to H.E.