The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to maintaining and strengthening its long-standing partnership with the United States.
In a meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Uganda, William Popp, at the Special Forces headquarters in Entebbe, Muhoozi emphasized the deep-rooted cooperation between the two nations and the need to ensure its continuity.
“Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1962, Uganda and the U.S. have collaborated across key areas including security, diplomacy, economic development, and health,” Muhoozi stated. “This partnership is built on mutual respect, shared values, and a common commitment to peace and prosperity.”
The meeting, which also included U.S. military attaché Lt. Col. Christian Noumba, focused on reinforcing Uganda-U.S. military cooperation and broader diplomatic engagements.
Muhoozi stressed that historical and cultural connections further strengthen the bilateral ties. “With over 40 million Black Americans, the U.S. remains a natural ally to Uganda and Africa as a whole,” he noted.
Ambassador Popp echoed these sentiments, commending Uganda’s role in regional security efforts, particularly in Somalia, where Ugandan troops have played a critical role in counterterrorism operations.
He also praised Uganda’s humanitarian leadership in hosting refugees fleeing regional conflicts.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in various sectors, with Muhoozi expressing confidence that Uganda and the U.S. would continue to build on their longstanding partnership for years to come.
“We have made remarkable progress together, and I am certain our collaboration will only grow stronger,” Muhoozi concluded.
