BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 3. On April 3, Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, received a delegation led by Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, and discussed the current state and prospects of bilateral relations, Trend reports via the Azerbaijani MFA.
During the meeting, the sides held extensive discussions on the development of bilateral ties, expressing satisfaction with the steady progress achieved over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
Bayramov emphasized that Azerbaijan attaches particular importance to strengthening relations with Uganda and African countries more broadly, stressing the need to effectively utilize existing potential to expand cooperation. Opportunities for collaboration in the fields of economy, trade, agriculture, energy, tourism, and education were explored. The launch of public service centers in Uganda based on Azerbaijan’s ASAN Service model was also welcomed.
The parties emphasized the importance of promoting investment opportunities, strengthening business-to-business ties, and implementing joint projects.
Special attention was given to cooperation within international organizations, particularly within the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The sides noted the effectiveness of engagement under the movement’s chairmanship institution and “troika” mechanism, highlighting the importance of continued mutual support on multilateral platforms.
Highlighting the growing educational ties between the two countries, the sides noted with satisfaction that Ugandan students are benefiting from Azerbaijan’s international scholarship programs, including those offered to member states of the NAM.
The meeting included an exchange of views on regional and international security issues, as well as global challenges. Bayramov briefed the Ugandan side on the post-conflict situation in the region, ongoing reconstruction efforts, and steps being taken to advance the peace agenda.
The sides also reviewed other bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.
On the same day, political consultations were held between the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan and Uganda, led by Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev on the Azerbaijani side and Henry Oryem Okello on the Ugandan side.
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