Bilateral Relations

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, led by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence and […]

The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Oboth-Oboth, held a meeting today with the Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad, who paid a courtesy call at the Ministry headquarters in Mbuya. The two discussed the evolving security situation in Sudan, including recent military operations to reclaim […]

Uganda and Burundi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on military cooperation, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed today at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. The Minister of Defence and […]

Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, has called on Türkiye to set up a defence manufacturing hub in Uganda, capitalising on the country’s strategic position in Africa. He suggested that Uganda could serve as a regional base, similar to Türkiye’s role in Asia and Europe. […]

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has lauded the historical bilateral relationship between Uganda and the United Kingdom, emphasising its importance in the areas of defence and military cooperation. Hon. Oboth-Oboth made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the British High Commissioner to Uganda, […]

  Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth today welcomed the French Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Xavier Sticker, for a meeting at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters in Mbuya.   The discussions focused on enhancing regional security and strengthening military cooperation, with an emphasis on training. Minister Oboth expressed […]

At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, president of the republic of Uganda, H.E Prof Faustin Archangel Touadera, President of The Central African Republic, paid a state visit to Uganda from 07th-10th October 2024 H.E Prof Faustin demonstrates the strong bilateral. Relations between the two countries, which is […]

The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon Jacob Marksons Oboth, hosted a significant meeting with the Belgian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Hugues Chantry, at the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA) headquarters. The primary objective of this gathering was to fortify the existing bilateral relations between Uganda […]

The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), Hon. Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, has commended the cordial relationship between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Uganda, particularly in defence, security, trade, and investment. “The partnership between the two sister countries has grown stronger over the years and has […]

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today held a productive meeting with the United States of America’s Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency William W. Popp, at State House, Entebbe. The discussions centred on various critical matters, including the forthcoming population census, regional peace and stability, and socio-economic development. Recognising the significance of […]