India donates vehicles to the UPDF

Aug 24, 2020

The Defence minister promised to put the vehicles to good use since they will enhance troop mobility in execution of national defence.

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The Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) have received an assortment of vehicles and motorcycles from the Republic of India to supplement efforts of professionalizing the army.

According to the defence ministry Adolf Mwesige, the donation is a fulfillment of the pledge made by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, when he visited Uganda in July 2018.

The Defence minister who received the donation at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on behalf of the Government of Uganda expressed his gratitude for the historic bilateral historic friendship existing between both countries, noting that the gesture will help UPDF register successes in delivering national security, regional and international peace.

The Indian High Commissioner to Uganda Ajay Kumar


Mwesige said that the various cooperation offers and support in technical and professional fields have enhanced the professional disposition of UPDF.

"We view them as a sign of brotherly friendship and we shall always remain grateful for this immense cooperation," said Hon Mwesige.

The Defence minister promised to put the vehicles to good use since they will enhance troop mobility in execution of national defence as guided by the Commander in Chief of the UPDF Gen Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.

Officers of the UPDF and Ministry of Defence pose for a photo with the Indian delegation in front of the donated vehicles


The Indian High Commissioner to Uganda Ajay Kumar commended Uganda for maintaining the deep rooted historic relationship between both countries, saying this is hinged on the struggle for both freedom and independence.

He pledged India's continued support to UPDF in terms of capacity building and training.

The donations included: 10 Tata Buses, 10 Tata trucks, 02 Tata ambulances and 14 Motorcycles.





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