Minister of Foreign Affairs, Adonia Ayebare, has held talks with UK Minister for Africa Kirsty McNeill to strengthen bilateral relations, with discussions focusing on trade, concessional development financing, Ebola preparedness and regional peace and security.
The meeting took place in London as the two countries explored opportunities to expand trade, attract British investment and mobilise affordable development financing to support Uganda’s development priorities.
On public health, the ministers discussed cooperation in Ebola preparedness, disease surveillance and emergency response. Uganda has developed experience in managing Ebola outbreaks and strengthening public health systems to limit the spread of infectious diseases. The discussions focused on preparedness and regional coordination, rather than implying that Uganda was experiencing an active outbreak.
Uganda and the UK maintain longstanding diplomatic and development cooperation, with shared interests in economic growth, investment, tourism, public health and regional stability. Their partnership also encompasses efforts to promote trade, support sustainable development and address security challenges in East Africa.
Ayebare said he had invited McNeill to visit Uganda as part of efforts to deepen bilateral engagement. Uganda’s High Commissioner to the UK, Ambassador Nimisha Madhvani, also attended the meeting.
The discussions further covered tourism promotion, investment opportunities and regional security, reaffirming both countries’ interest in strengthening economic and diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.