Kampala: Vice President H.E Jessica Alupo has arrived in Moscow, Russia to represent President Yoweri Museveni during the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for 28th -29th October.
Upon arrival at Domodedovo International Airport, the VP was received by the Director of the African Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, BASHKIN Anatoly Gennadyevich and Uganda’s Ambassador to Russian Federation Moses Kizige.
Uganda’s participation in the summit comes within the framework of diplomatic moves aimed at strengthening relations between Uganda and Russia, and expanding areas of joint cooperation between the two sides, in light of growing interest in developing Russian partnerships with African countries in the political, economic and trade fields.
The summit is expected to provide an opportunity for the Ugandan delegation to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, explore new prospects for partnership in sectors of common interest, and exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
Uganda heads to Moscow to strengthen its partnership with Russia via the African summit.
Uganda prioritizes its foreign relations, which are based on diversifying partnerships and strengthening cooperation with various international powers.
This supports its development priorities and provides additional opportunities for economic and investment cooperation. In this context, the Russia-Africa meetings serve as a platform for dialogue on the future of relations between Moscow and African capitals, and the potential for their development in light of current international changes.
The summit is gaining importance as Russia seeks to expand its political and economic presence in the African continent and strengthen its relations with African governments through diplomatic and economic cooperation, while African countries seek to benefit from international partnerships to support development and expand trade and investment opportunities.
The summit is expected to provide an opportunity to discuss cooperation between Russia and African countries, in light of the economic and security challenges facing a number of countries on the continent, as well as their aspirations to strengthen their role in the international system and expand their relations with external partners.
The participation of the Ugandan Vice President as the head of Uganda’s delegation reflects the level that Kampala attaches to diplomatic representation at this forum, which brings together officials from Russia and African countries to discuss avenues of joint cooperation.
