General Odongo Jeje
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MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS, 🇺🇬/ Member of Parliament for Orungo County
Joined April 2021
The pain of seeing a friend, colleague, and comrade going through what @GenWamala is going through is a pain too difficult to bear. It is a bleak reminder that amongst us are very bad people.
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It was great meeting His Majesty King Charles III and congratulating him, on behalf of H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni, upon his coronation. @RoyalFamily .@UgandaMFA
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From the bottom of my heart, I thank H.E @KagutaMuseveni for trusting me once again with this new appointment as Minister of .@UgandaMFA in this new term. I pledge nothing but total loyalty and absolute dedicated service to my country. For God and My Country. #STAYSAFEUG.
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Today I welcomed Kenyan President H.E. @WilliamsRuto who is on a working visit in Uganda. President Ruto later met and held discussions with H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni at State House, Entebbe. 🇰🇪 🤝 🇺🇬
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Honoured to have represented H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni at the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. May Her soul rest in peace. @RoyalFamily @WilliamsRuto @SuluhuSamia @PaulKagame @CyrilRamaphosa . #QueenElizabethIIfuneral
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Congratulations and thank you @joshuacheptege1. Thank you for making Uganda 🇺🇬 very proud. #WCHBudapest23. 📸: @bamulanzeki
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Today, I welcomed and held productive discussions with the German Ambassador to Uganda H.E. Matthias Schauer. Uganda has excellent cordial bilateral relations with Germany. @KagutaMuseveni @GermanyDiplo
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Uganda and Mozambique enjoy very strong historical political relations. I take this opportunity to once again welcome H.E. President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi to Motherland Uganda 🇺🇬! . @UgandaMFA
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It was humbling to see UPDF and media on the same field in the same high spirit to work better together. It is the small steps taken that will erase the bitterness of the past. Well done to everyone that participated. #UPDFvsMEDIA #UPDFMediaDay
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It was such a great honor and pleasure, as my first assignment outside of Uganda, to represent His Excellency President @KagutaMuseveni in Bujumbura during #BurundiAt59 Independence celebrations. @UgandaMFA
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We note the judgment by the International Court of Justice on the matter of The Republic of South Africa vs Israel. We also note the position of Judge Julia Sebutinde on the same matter. THREAD…
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As we prepare to celebrate 60 years of Independence tomorrow, 9th October, it is with great pleasure that I welcome different Heads of State to Uganda! This is motherland #Uganda. H. E @WilliamsRuto, H.E @HassanSMohamud, H.E @StateHouse_J1, H.E @DrHmwinyi . #UgandaAt60 #UGAt60
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.@GenWamala knowing the soldier that you are, we shall surmount this. For those who did this, remember: you have disturbed a beehive.
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Today I was sworn in as the new Cabinet Minister @UgandaMFA. I pledge peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations. Uganda will fulfill its international responsibilities and will face every challenge on its doorstep with honesty and integrity. #StaySafeUG
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Dear motherland Uganda!. It is time to be our brother's keeper. Another lockdown is not something we want to happen. #COVID19UG can only be defeated if we adhere to the @MinofHealthUG SOPs. We will survive whatever variant comes our way if we focus on staying safe. #STAYSAFEUG
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A dark and very sad Sunday for our Motherland Uganda 🇺🇬. My condolences to the family of Rt. Hon. @JacobOulanyah, the entire family of @Parliament_Ug and Uganda at large. @JacobOulanyah will be missed. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raj'oun.
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We are working towards enhancing connectivity and boosting trade by introducing direct air flights from Uganda to #China.
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After a successful 3-day State visit to Uganda at the invitation of President @KagutaMuseveni, I have seen off President of the Federal Republic of Somalia H.E. @HassanSMohamud at Entebbe International Airport. #UGSomaliaBusinessSummit .@UgandaMFA .@SomaliainUganda . 📸 PPU
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President of the Republic of Mozambique 🇲🇿 H.E. Felipe Jacinto Nyusi and First Lady Isaura Ferrào Nyusi have arrived in Uganda on a three-day State visit on the invitation of H. E. President @KagutaMuseveni. @UgandaMFA .📷: @ubctvuganda
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This afternoon I warmly welcomed and received H.E. @HassanSMohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. @UgandaMFA .@SomaliainUganda . #UGSomaliaBusinessSummit🇺🇬🇸🇴
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In the company of Ugandan Ambassador to Washington DC @RobieKakonge_ and Maj. Gen. Silver Kayemba, we received H.E @KagutaMuseveni at Joint Base Andrews to begin a 3-day US-Africa Summit at the invitation of @POTUS. @USAmbUganda .#USAfricaLeadersSummit22
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Good morning Uganda!. As we start the new week, I thought I should highlight some of the services offered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (@MIA_UG). #HappyNewMonth . 1/4
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On our ongoing visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, we have signed three MOUs with Vietnam 🇻🇳 . 1.Diplomatic and Service passport visa exemption . 2.Diplomatic and political cooperation. 3. Education and scientific cooperation. @MOFAVietNam .@UgandaMFA .@KagutaMuseveni
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Earlier today, l presented the new Chinese Ambassador to Uganda @PRC_Amb_Uganda and @UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda @SusanNamondo to H.E President @KagutaMuseveni for their accreditation. Once again, welcome to the Pearl of Africa @PRC_Amb_Uganda and @SusanNamondo.
I received credentials for the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, H.E Susan Ngongi Namondo, and the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong. I congratulate and wish them a fruitful tenure in their respective offices.
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To every man that has sacrificed his good days to make his children's days bright, to the men turned chauffeurs, financial support, listener, life mentor, friend, and guardian, thank you! . #HappyFathersDay2022
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I have learnt with deep sorrow, the death of RO/00023 Gen. Elly Tumwine. I send my sincere sympathies to H.E @KagutaMuseveni, the family of Gen Tumwine and the UPDF/NRA fraternity. May his soul rest in peace.
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Happy 60th Independence anniversary, the Pearl of Africa, Motherland Uganda 🇺🇬. #UgandaAt60 #UGAt60 .@UgandaMFA
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Received the new @UN Resident Coordinator in Uganda @SusanNamondo. Very happy to continue our journey with the @UN, a journey now spanning about 50 years. @UNinUganda @UgandaMFA
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As we celebrate #HeroesDay2022, may the Almighty have mercy on the souls of those who perished on June 9th, 1981. They truly understood the responsibility that came with their own freedom. We should get inspiration from their sacrifice!. Happy #HeroesDay Uganda!
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Happy birthday to H.E. President @SuluhuSamia. On behalf of Uganda and myself, we wish you many years of good health, prosperity and success.
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50 years of love, companionship, patience, and care inspire many couples who are yet to take on matrimony and those who already embarked on the journey. Congratulations Your Excellency @KagutaMuseveni and Maama @JanetMuseveni on your Golden Jubilee.
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Uganda 🇺🇬 and India 🇮🇳 share a strong relationship. We have signed a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in various areas of cooperation that have further consolidated and strengthened our bilateral relations. @UgandaMFA .@IndiainUganda .@DrSJaishankar
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At the Invitation of H.E. @KagutaMuseveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. @Macky_Sall, President of the Republic of Senegal, is on an Official visit to Uganda. President @MackySall was accompanied by a delegation consisting of Ministers, & Senior Government Officials
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The giving of love is an education in itself. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) have been signed in the fields of Justice and Constitutionalism, Mutual Legal Assistance, Diplomatic and Political Consultations, and Migration Matters between Uganda and Rwanda as we close #UGRwandaJPC23. @GovUganda .@UGHighCommRWA
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I would like to commend the excellent, historic fraternal relations that exist between Uganda and Nigeria. I appreciate that these relations have continued to progress from strength to strength.
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On behalf of the government and people of Uganda, and on my own behalf, it is a pleasure to welcome everyone to Kampala, Uganda for the Senior Officials segment of the 19th summit of Heads of State and Government of the #NAMSummitUg2024.
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I am greatly humbled to accept on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Uganda, election as Chair of the Ministerial meeting. This would not have been possible without the patience and understanding of the Republic of Azerbaijan. #NAMSummitUg2024
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As we conclude the 11th Session of the Rwanda-Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC), I would like to thank the Republic of Rwanda for hosting us. Rwanda and Uganda have had warm and cordial relations from time immemorial. #UgRwandaJPC23. @UGHighCommRWA .@Vbiruta
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Alhamdulillah for the completion of Ramadhan. May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds. May Allah forgive our shortcomings in worship and enable us to witness many more. Ameen. #EidAlFitr2022 #EidMubarak
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Leading a delegation of officials from @UgandaMFA, we were received today by Hon. @Vbiruta, Minister @RwandaMFA in Kigali, Rwanda. Hon. Biruta and I held diplomatic and political consultations to strengthen bilateral cooperation between Uganda 🇺🇬 and Rwanda 🇷🇼.
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This morning, I met H.E. @kate_airey, the British High Commissioner to Uganda (@UKinUganda). We discussed matters of bilateral interest to further bolster cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries. @UgandaMFA .@GovUganda
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In his closing remarks of #NAMSummitUg2024, H.E. @KagutaMuseveni emphasized the importance of following the Bandung Principles, particularly the value of humility; the need to recognize that there are multiple valid perspectives and ways of doing things that must be respected.
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On behalf of the Government of Uganda, I and Ministers @LindiweSisuluSA (Tourism), @ThokoDidiza (Agriculture), @maite_nkoana (Women and Youth), and Naledi Pandor (International Relations) on behalf of the Government of South Africa have signed of MoUs of cooperation. THREAD
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During a meeting with the #EU External Action Service Managing Director, @LaranjinhaEU1, we discussed issues concerning trade between the #EU and #Africa. #EUAUSummit .#ECAM
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H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni of Uganda 🇺🇬 is the new Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement. Special thanks to H.E @Bayramov_Jeyhun, Azerbaijan Foreign Affairs Minister for representing President Ilham Heydar oghlu Aliye the outgoing Chair during the handover. #NAMSummitUg2024
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I have received copies of the credentials of the Ambassador-designate of the United States of America H.E. William W. Popp today at the Ministry Headquarters, Kampala. @usmissionuganda .@UgandaMFA
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The @USAmbUganda, H. E Natalie E. Brown, paid a courtesy call to my office this afternoon to discuss ways of further bolstering the excellent bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of both countries. 🇺🇬 🇺🇸 . @usmissionuganda .@UgandaMFA
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Fellow countrymen and women #COVID19 is back apparently worse than before yet we seem to have relaxed the observance of SOPs. Please let us choose life over welfare. Let us observe the @MinofHealthUG SOPs. Medical experts have demonstrated that SOPs are a savior. #STAYSAFEUG
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Today I received credentials from @Paulinaunwomen, the new UN Women Country Representative to Uganda. I would like to commend @unwomenuganda for their continued contribution to the advancement of gender equality and women’s empowerment in Uganda. @UNinUganda .@UgandaMFA
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Good morning Uganda! . 1,646 victims of trafficking were intercepted at various exit points, 209 TIP cases were investigated and 59 convictions were secured. #ManifestoWeek21.@MIA_UG.
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This is a very welcome development in our bilateral relations. We look forward to strengthening our traditionally strong relations for the mutual benefit of our people. 🇺🇬 🇷🇼.
Statement on the re-opening of the Gatuna border post with the Republic of Uganda
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Today, I recieved the credentials of the new Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Zhang Lizhong. I also had a zoom meeting with the @UN SG Representative in Somalia to discuss “Somalia after 2021”. I later held discussions with the Egyptian Ambassador to Uganda. #StaySafeUG.
Hon.@GenJejeOdongo Minister @UgandaMFA this morning received credentials for H.E. Zhang LIZHONG, Ambassador Designate of the People’s Republic of China to Uganda. The Minister commended the excellent bilateral relations btwn🇺🇬🇨🇳. @KagutaMuseveni @ChineseEmb_Uga @okelloryem
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Uganda and China share excellent cordial relations. Over the years, we have interacted to ensure that both countries benefit from these relations, and we are doing great. Today, H.E. @PRC_Amb_Uganda, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, paid me a courtesy call.
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It is befitting that this year's summit theme is: DEEPENING COOPERATION FOR SHARED GLOBAL AFFLUENCE. All is set for #NAMSummitUg2024.
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Efficient and Effective Representation of Uganda 🇺🇬 abroad. That is the take-home for Uganda’s Ambassadors at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi retreat as they get ready to go and start work.
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I met with Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 President, at the World Governments Summit. We discussed the next steps required for the implementation of the UAE Consensus in areas of finance reform, just energy transition, and the loss and damage fund. #COP28 #WGS24.@COP28_UAE
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By strengthening the economic relationship, our two countries can be better prepared to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which is expected to deliver far greater benefits to our citizens. #UgRwandaJPC23
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The press should do what it can to minimise the abuse of power. But, while at it, we should also try to understand with clarity why and how press freedom can enrich human lives, and even help to promote economic and social development. - Amartya Sen. #HappyPressDay Uganda
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Therefore the Government of the Republic of Uganda wishes to clarify that the position/judgment taken by Justice Julia Sebutinde is her own individual opinion/position and does not in any way represent the position of the Government of the Republic of Uganda.
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It was a pleasure hosting some of our #NAMSummitUg2024 guests to a cultural gala last evening as we gear up for the busy coming days. Thank you for enjoying and appreciating the Pearl of Africa.
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As the @UgandaMFA, we are mandated to promote and protect Uganda’s interests abroad. We give priority attention to our communities in the diaspora. Their remittances, skills transfer, and innovation have undoubtedly contributed significantly to national development.
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We hope in the near future to find and work out methods to deepen our relations. Congratulations once again. #BurundiAt59
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As a country, we commend and appreciate the efforts of the different @UN agencies in supporting several @GovUganda initiatives to promote sustainable development. This morning I met Ms. @SusanNamondo, the United Nations Resident Coordinator @UNUganda. @UgandaMFA
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Today l received the credentials of the new @WFP Representative and Country Director @meygag61. We hope to work together to support and improve food security!.
A great honour today to submit my credentials @WFP #Uganda Representative & Country Director to @GenJejeOdongo, Minister of Foreign Affairs #Uganda. As the new WFP Representative, I am eager to work together with partners and communities to bolster #food security.
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Today I was part of a panel discussion on African Development the opportunities @AfCFTA offers. On the same panel was @AnayansiRCamejo (Viceministra de @CubaMINREX), Jean-Claude Gakosso (Minister of FA of Congo Brazzaville) & @MeneWamkele (SG of @AfCFTA). #MEET4DIPLOMACY
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Representing H.E President @KagutaMuseveni at the 8th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) that started today in Tunis, Tunisia. #TICAD8 .@UgandaMFA
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I had the honor and privilege to accompany H.E. @KagutaMuseveni to meet His Highness, the ruler, and Commander in chief of UAE. #VisitUganda #Expo2020Dubai #InvestInUganda.
I have arrived in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a 3-day working visit. I join a Ugandan Delegation that arrived here earlier for the World Trade Expo and has already done a tremendous job marketing the country.
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Today, I received copies of Letters of Credence from H.E @XavierSticker, the Ambassador-Designate of France 🇫🇷 to Uganda 🇺🇬. Uganda is grateful for the excellent bilateral relations between our two countries. @KagutaMuseveni .@UgandaMFA .@FrenchEmbassyUg
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During the brief meeting, President Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. @UgandaMFA .@UgandaMediaCent .@StateHouseKenya
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The display at the #BurjKhalifa in honour of the Uganda National Day that will be celebrated today.🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬 #DubaiExpo2020 #VisitUganda #InvestinUganda @KagutaMuseveni @MohamedBinZayed @expo2020dubai @GenJejeOdongo @mtic_uganda @ugandainvest @MTWAUganda @TourismBoardUg
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.@KagutaMuseveni swears in as President of Uganda for the period of 2021-2026. Hongera @NRMOnline. Hongera @KagutaMuseveni . #M7SwearsIn2021
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Today I addressed the Non-Aligned Movement Ministerial Conference under the theme:. “Non-Aligned Movement at the center of multilateral efforts in responding to global challenges.“. #NAMMConference2021.
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Congratulations, Dr. @WilliamsRuto, upon election as 5th President of Kenya. To the people of Kenya, we congratulate you for successfully exercising your constitutional right to elect your Leaders. The East African Community is proud. #KenyanElection2022
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Who said it is UGX 3.7 million? I have been wearing this mask since November 2020. Anyway, it is an electronic mask. It has three filters. Two adjustable fans to the three levels to supply enough air while sitting walking or running. #STAYSAFEUG #WearAMask.
PICTURED: Minister of Foreign Affairs-designate, Gen Jeje Odongo, arrives at Parliament wearing a face mask said to cost about Shs 3.7 million. He is to be vetted today. #MonitorUpdates .📸: @zziwaherbert
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The government of the Republic of Uganda associates itself with the outcome documents of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, including The Declaration on Palestine. #NAMSummitUg2024
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It was an absolute pleasure meeting the Executive Secretary of @igadsecretariat, @DrWorkneh. We are committed to supporting interventions by IGAD to promote regional peace and development. #AUSummit2023.
Pleasure meeting with my brother @GenJejeOdongo Foreign Minister of Uganda, & Amb. @Rotengo2 on the sidelines of the 36th AU Assembly. I updated him on the regional situation & we had a good exchange of ideas on how best to support our organization IGAD.
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As Uganda 🇺🇬 prepares to receive H.E. President Filipe Jacinto NYUSI of Mozambique this morning, I met H.E. Verónica Nataniel Macamo DLHOVO, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Mozambique 🇲🇿, who paid a courtesy call. @UgandaMFA
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#EidAlAdha is eid of sacrifice, and commitment to Allah’s orders. May Allah bless us with the same in all circles of life and help all amongst us, who are helpless, worried, and waiting for His rehmat. #EidAdhaMubarak
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Today I received credentials from Ms. Jacqueline Makokha, the new @UNAIDS Country Director to Uganda. I want to commend @UNAIDS_UG’s commitment to supporting a number @GovUganda initiatives to #EndAIDS2030Ug. @UgandaMFA
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H.E. Bakhromjon Aloyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uzbekistan (@uzbekmfa), and I, on behalf of Uganda, have signed an MOU to establish diplomatic relations.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. @GenJejeOdongo , and H.E. Bakhromjon Aloyev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Republic of Uzbekistan, have signed a M.O.U to establish diplomatic relations. This significant event took place during the #NAMSummitUg2024.
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#COVID19 taught Uganda & Africa that strategic intervention by individual countries is key to addressing public health pandemics; hence governments should work with private sector to improve health systems. Meeting the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic President H.E Brahim Ghali.
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Since 2007, Uganda has focused on sustainable growth, wealth creation and structural change in order to reduce poverty. Our approach has been aimed at triggering the key priority areas of the economy, such as. @ticad_official .#TICAD8
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I have met H.E. @HuangXia16, @UN Special Envoy of Secretary General @antonioguterres for the Great Lakes Region. I would like to welcome the Special Envoy to Uganda and commend the UN's efforts towards promoting peace and development in the Great Lakes region. @UNinUganda
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H.E. @xiques1502, the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Uganda 🇺🇬 today paid a courtesy call to my office to discuss ways of further bolstering the excellent bilateral relations between Cuba and Uganda. @KagutaMuseveni .@PresidenciaCuba .@UgandaMFA
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May the spirit of Ramadan fill our hearts with compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude towards all. #RamadanKareem #Ramadan2023
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Today morning, I received copies of Letters of Credence from H.E. Simon Juach Deng, the Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of South Sudan. South Sudan and Uganda have excellent cordial bilateral relations, and we look forward to even better relations. Welcome to the Pearl.
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