Kampala, Uganda: Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and consular cooperation with India following a meeting with India’s High Commissioner to Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat.
The Indian envoy paid a courtesy call on Hon Kasolo at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala, where the two officials discussed ways of enhancing the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
According to Hon Kasolo, the discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in consular affairs, particularly visa services, while exploring opportunities to deepen bilateral collaboration in areas of mutual interest.
“I was pleased to receive H.E. Upender Singh Rawat, High Commissioner of India to Uganda, who paid a courtesy call on me at my office earlier today,” Kasolo posted via X, formerly Twitter.
“Our cordial discussions focused on strengthening the longstanding and mutually beneficial relations between Uganda and India, with particular emphasis on enhancing cooperation in consular affairs, including visa services, as well as exploring opportunities to further deepen bilateral collaboration in areas of shared interest.
“I look forward to continued engagement as we work together to advance the strong ties between our two countries for the benefit of our peoples,” he added.
Uganda and India have maintained close diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, healthcare, education, agriculture, defence and capacity building. India is among Uganda’s leading development partners and one of its largest sources of foreign direct investment.
The meeting comes as both countries continue efforts to expand economic and diplomatic engagement while improving people-to-people exchanges through enhanced consular services.
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