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Diplomatic Notes D I P L O M A T I C N E W S L E T T E R - ISSUE 002 - - IN THIS ISSUE - DIPLOMACY: UGANDA MISSIONS TÊTE-À-TÊTE ABROAD 3-7 8-10 MOFA LA VIE SOCIALE: ARTS AND CULTURE: WHATS BUZZING COMMONWEALTH 14-15 FEATURE 16-20 W E L C O M E N O T E 1 Mrs. Margaret Kafeero, Ag. Head Public Diplomacy (Managing Editor) I would like to welcome you to the second edition of our MoFA Monthly Newsletter, Diplomatic Notes So much happened in the month of April and it is our pleasure to have our team relay the events as they occurred round the clock. From the AU Summit in Kigali, to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London and off to the Gold Coast where we unveil the spectacular performance Uganda put up. In this issue we have featured an opinion piece on the relations between Uganda and the Commonwealth and a comprehensive coverage of Missions that submitted their activities. The Newsletter will continue to include reports about past events, announcements about forthcoming events as well as a “photograph/s of the month” selected from among those you send us which will be included in an annual competition for the Ministry Calendar. We invite you to come along with us, share your stories with us, share your analyses of world events, regional events and events at home that influence foreign policy. The Editorial team for the e-Newsletter remains: 1. Editor-In-Chief - Amb. Alfred Nnam 2. Managing Editor - Mrs. Margaret Kafeero 3. Deputy Editors - Joanitah Among / Ms. Sharon Amiya Mr. Jeremiah Guma / Mr Machel Kategaya 4. Photography - Mr Fahad Mugga / Mr Dennis Mulima 5. Graphics and Sub-editing - Mr. Ivan Koretah 6. ICT Team: - Mr Patrick Dusabe & Mr. Arthur Amanyire 2 TÊTE-À-TÊTE Uganda Joins 43 Africa Countries to Sign On to the Continent-Wide Free Trade Pact 1 Uganda joined a total of 43 other African states to sign the landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, a significant boost to continental trade and economic integration. The agreement was signed at an extraordinary summit in Kigali by 44 out of 55 African Union (AU) Member states. Uganda was represented by Hon. Sam Kutesa, the Foreign Minister.It creates a single market for goods and services as well as a customs union with free movement of capital and business travelers. The AU agreed in 2012 to develop AfCFTA & it took eight rounds of negotiations, beginning in 2015 and lasting until December 2017, to reach agreement. Uganda, DRC sign Trade MoU in Kasese Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives of Uganda along with H.E. Jean-Lucien Bussa Tonga, Minister of External Trade of the DRC sign an MoU on the implementation of bilateral framework for enhancing trade between the two countries. Looking on is Amb. James Mbahimba (Uganda to DRC) & Amb. Jean Pierre Massala (DRC to Uganda) Ugandan Scientist Scoops NEF Fellow Award Dr. Justus Masa, a Ugandan Lecturer at Kyambogo University and Senior Group Leader of Electrocatalysis and Energy at Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany was among the 17 NEF Fellow award winners at this year’s Next Einstein Forum(NEF) Global Gathering in Kigali, Rwanda. NEF recognizes & awards Africa’s young scientists, innovators & technologists. Uganda's Solomy Balungi Bossa sworn in as International Criminal Court (ICC) JUDGE at a ceremony held at the seat of the Court in The Hague (Netherlands). 3 TÊTE-À-TÊTE Hon. Okello Henry Oryem represents Uganda at the 18th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of Non-Aligned Movement in Baku, Azerbaijan 1 NAM (Non-Aligned Movement) has sought to create an in dependent path in world politics and it identifies the right of independent judgment, the struggle against imperialism and neo-colonialism, and the use of moderation in relations with all big powers as the three basic elements that have influenced its approach. This year's meeting was held under the theme "Promoting international peace security for sustainable development” and officiated by President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. From top left: Leaders pose for a picture, Hon. Oryem shares light moment with his UAE counterpart H.E. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, and Hon. Oryem calls on Maldives Foreign Secretary Ahmed Sareer (Courtesy Photos) Hon. Kutesa mourns Mrs. Winnie Madikizela Mandela "It is with deep sorrow that I recently learnt of Mrs. Winnie Madikizela Mandela's passing. Mrs. Mandela will be remembered as one of Africa's greatest heroines for her invaluable contribution to the fight against Apartheid, colonialism and injustice." - Kutesa said after signing the Official Condolence Book at the South Africa High Commission, Kampala Photo by: Fahad Mugga Internationally recognized Malaysian Mountain climber conquers Mt. Rwenzori Malaysia’s first solo climber and mountaineering enthusiast Ravichandran Tharumalingam described his experience: "I have climbed many mountains, been to Mt. Kenya and Mt. Kilimanjaro, but none compares to what confronts you when you climb the Mt. Rwenzori Mountains." He added that no other mountain could offer what he experienced. 4 TÊTE-À-TÊTE Foreign Affairs & Japanese Embassy officials visit the New Nile Bridge Project Amb. Patrick Mugoya (PS/MOFA) hailed Japan’s cooperation with Uganda, which he says is best shown in J1inja with the partnership building of the magnificent new Jinja bridge. The main purpose of the visit was to assess ongoing projects and programs between the two countries. Upper Right - Official Girder Closure ceremony to mark the joining of the bridge segments. Photo by: Mugga Fahad Photo by: UNRA Photo by: Mugga Fahad Photo by: Mugga Fahad Credentials: President receives Korean and Equatorial Guinea Ambassadors President Museveni receives H.E. José Jaime Ondo Ndong Bacale (LEFT) and poses with H.E. Moon Jae-In (RIGHT) during the presentation of letters of credence at Statehouse, Entebbe. President Museveni meets President Paul Kagame of Rwanda at Entebbe President Paul Kagame conducted a one-day official visit to Uganda on Sunday 25th March, 2018, where he held talks with President Yoweri Museveni. The discussions left both presidents satisfied. "I can say with great satisfaction that we were able to agree on a number of important things for the benefit of our countries and region. Better communication, working together more deeply and sharing facts regularly will allow us to take better decisions," Kagame said. While addressing the press after the meeting, President Museveni said, the discussion led to full agreement on all the subjects that were covered. "We have discussed many things ranging from Infrastructure, transportation, economy and security, and we have agreed 100% on all aspects." -- PPU (see pictures, next page) 5 TÊTE-À-TÊTE President Kagame visit in Pictures 1 President Museveni challenges Western companies as Uganda signs Oil Refinery pact. STATEHOUSE ENTEBBE - Photos by PPU The Uganda Government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development together with the Uganda National Oil Company, entered into the Project Framework Agreement (PFA) the with Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium(AGRC) for the development of the oil refinery. Uganda's entry into the Project Framework Agreement (PFA) with the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium (AGRC) for the purposes of developing, designing, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the oil refinery in Hoima district, marks a major milestone in the Country's oil & gas sector President Museveni challenged Western companies to take interest in helping Africa explore its resources potential, saying the continent presented immense business opportunities. "There is a lot of 6 sleeping in Africa. You find people who should know but instead don't know," said the President. TÊTE-À-TÊTE continued from page 6... "And also there has been sleeping in the West, they don't care about what potential is in Africa." The President made the remarks today at State House Entebbe as he witnessed the signing of the Project Framework Agreement between the government and the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium (AG1RC). The agreement will ensure development, design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of the oil refinery in Hoima District. President Museveni said unlike China which seems to understand Africa's potential and has been active in doing business with Africa, Western companies have been reluctant in taking up projects and investing in the continent. "Africa is going to be a huge power house in terms of business," said the President, who noted that African leaders and the NRM government in particular have resolved some of the obstacles to doing business like fragmented markets and confiscation of private companies by past regimes. President Museveni said the composition of the AGRC showed that Western companies were also waking up to realise Africa's potential. "Africa and the West share a lot of history together and there is a need for them to use these past linkages to further economic business," said the President. (view MOFA website for full story) Vice President Edward Sekandi on an official visit to India, woos Mumbai Photos by - VPPU & Uganda High Commission India The Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi on a commercial diplomacy trip in India assured the Indian business community of Uganda’s Government commitment in providing a conducive environment for business which he said was one of the countries priorities. He met with his counterpart H.E. Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi before speaking at the first Uganda-India investment conference at the World Trade Centre in the Arabian sea coastal city of Mumbai. He told the conference that Uganda was now more inclined to commercial diplomacy because doing business with the rest of the world was a more logical and mutually beneficial than waiting for overseas assistance a path. Uganda High commissioner to India Grace Akello, who accompanied the Vice President on his visit, said the Conference was a landmark event in the history of India-Uganda relationship which she said dates back to 120 years and called for renew of relationship by exploring new frontiers for collaboration, especially with city of Mumbai which is India’s commercial bedrock.
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