Uganda and India to strengthen economic ties

May 04, 2024

Foreign Affairs reported that the visit was aimed at fostering commercial and economic cooperation between the two countries

Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs with Mr. Upender Singh Rawat India's High Commissioner in Uganda /Courtesy photos

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In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties and explore potential investment opportunities, Mr. Upender Singh Rawat India's High Commissioner in Uganda has held talks with Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs)

The meeting   at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters  on April 26  was a follow-up to the successful visit of an Indian business delegation which was in Kampala mid-April.

Foreign Affairs reported that the visit was aimed at fostering commercial and economic cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, both parties engaged in productive discussions regarding ongoing and upcoming investment projects that could benefit both India and Uganda.

At the meeting with Oryem , the High Commissioner expressed India's keen interest in furthering collaboration in key sectors such as technology, energy and infrastructure.

Oryem thanked the Government of India for its continued interest in Uganda's economic growth and development. He emphasized the importance of such partnerships in driving innovation, creating job opportunities, and enhancing the overall socio-economic landscape of the nation.

"Both parties remained optimistic about the positive outcomes that could arise from this collaborative effort. The Indian High Commissioner reaffirmed India's commitment to supporting Uganda's development agenda and looked forward to further engagements that will solidify the partnership between the two nations," reads a release from the Foreign Affairs ministry.

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