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DIPLOMACY 

KAMPALA - The Ambassador of Sweden to Uganda has met and held discussions with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, John Mulimba, at the Ministry Headquarters in Kampala.

During the meeting, the two parties highlighted the importance of maintaining regular engagements to foster closer ties and enhance collaboration on various fronts including #political, #social, and #economic relations.

Ambassador Hakansson also informed minister Mulimba that Sweden has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development on cooperation in the mineral sector.

Both parties discussed a commitment to further strengthen the existing ties between the two Countries.

In 2021, the Embassy of Sweden donated sh31 billion towards the development and adoption of reliable energy products.

The funds were provided under the Inclusive Markets for Energy Efficiency in Uganda (IMEU) program that focuses on energy efficiency sector development for improved livelihoods and increased Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) resilience and competitiveness.

The program is aimed at increasing critical needs to address Uganda’s energy needs and services in agriculture and the environment.

The program is meant to contribute to climate resilience and mitigation, the competitiveness of businesses, and reduction of health risks in the built environment and agribusiness focusing on increasing demand for energy efficiency products and services, strengthening the supply of energy efficiency products and support to SMEs.