Rugunda salutes Canada for fight against terrorism

By Vision Reporter

PRIME Minister Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda has commended the government of Canada for support and partnership with Uganda and her neighbours in the fight against terrorism.

The Premier said international coordination by all stakeholders could break the backbone of terrorism across the world. 

He made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving the Canadian High Commissioner to Uganda, David Angell who is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

During the meeting at the Office of the Prime Minister, Premier Rugunda hailed the cordial relationship that has existed between Uganda and Canada since 1962.

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Dr. Rugunda meeting Canadian High Commissioner to Uganda, David Angell at his office on Tuesday. Photo/PMPU

Canada, which has a consulate in Kampala, is focused on laying a firm foundation for lasting peace in Uganda and the broader region. She was among the principal supporters of the peace process during the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency of Joseph Kony.

The Premier also thanked Canada for supporting Uganda in the area of defence. Canada offers military training opportunities for the Uganda People’s Defense Forces, and both countries signed a memorandum of understanding on the deployment of formed Police Units to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISON).

The Premier and his guest also discussed ways of improving the trade and investment opportunities that exist between the two countries. Ugandan imports from Canada include textiles and machinery, while her exports there are mostly coffee and fish.

Uganda and Canada are currently considering a proposal to initiate and establish a Joint Permanent Commission to further enhance cooperation and bilateral relations.