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KAMPALA - Uganda and India are set to strengthen economic ties and explore potential investment opportunities.

This follows a meeting between the Indian High Commissioner H.E, Upender Singh Rawat, on April 26, 2024, with State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs) Henry Oryem Okello at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The meeting was a follow-up to the successful visit of an Indian Business Delegation to Uganda earlier this month that 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.

In his remarks, the High Commissioner expressed India's keen interest in furthering collaboration in key sectors such as technology, energy, and infrastructure.

Minister Okello 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. In conclusion, 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.