President Yoweri Museveni has received credentials from six newly accredited ambassadors and high commissioners in Uganda. The ambassadors presented their credentials on Tuesday afternoon, at State House, Entebbe.
They include Sasayama Takuya, the Japanese Ambassador to Uganda; Mohammad Khalil E. Faroudah of Saudi Arabia; Miroslaw Gojdzof Poland; Jenny Da Rin of Australia; Mohammed Mutair of Qatar; and Ruzaimi Mohamad of Malaysia.
During the discussion with Ambassador Takuya, President Museveni expressed gratitude to Japan for its close collaboration with the government of Uganda, particularly in the areas of infrastructure and other sectors.
“I thank the Government of Japan for the bridge across the Nile and the road in the North,” he noted.
Takuya appreciated the cordial gesture extended to him and his team and pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation, particularly in attracting Japanese companies to invest in Uganda. Japan and Uganda have maintained good economic relations over the years through the implementation of various projects and programmes.
Ambassador Faroudah conveyed wishes of good health from the Saudi king to President Museveni.
“I am happy to meet a great leader like you, and I bring you wishes of good health from my king,” he said. He pledged to do his best to enhance the ties between the two countries.
President Museveni used the occasion to extend an invitation to more Saudi Arabian companies to invest in Uganda, highlighting the significant business potential in the country.
While receiving copies of the letters of credence from the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to Uganda, Miroslaw Gojdz, Later, President Museveni expressed optimism in establishing strong working relations between the two countries.
The Australian Ambassador, Jenny Da Rin, expressed interest in building a robust relationship between Uganda and Australia. President Museveni and the Australian ambassador discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, with a focus on trade, investment, and tourism between the two countries.
Ambassador Mutair expressed his pleasure to be in Uganda and pledged to enhance the already established relations between the State of Qatar and Uganda. He specifically highlighted the agriculture sector as a key area for cooperation.
President Museveni urged Qatar companies to consider investing in Uganda, particularly in value addition within the agricultural sector.
Ruzaimi Mohamad, the High Commissioner of Malaysia, expressed gratitude for the warm welcome in Uganda.
President Museveni and the Malaysian Ambassador discussed various matters related to enhancing trade and investment opportunities, with a particular focus on palm oil. Malaysia is the second-largest producer of palm oil in the world. Oil palm planted area in Malaysia amounted to 2.54 million hectares or 44.8%. In 2022, production increased by 1.9%, to 18.45 million tonnes as against 18.12 million tonnes recorded in 2021.
