Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka Appears Before Parliament Committee, Seeks Support For UPDF Priorities
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Kiryowa Kiwanuka, on Tuesday appeared before the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs, chaired by Hon. Robina Rwakoojo, to present the state of the ministry, accountability and the resource needs of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs (MODVA)/UPDF. Appearing with […]
Minister Oboth Receives Outgoing Russian Ambassador, Reaffirms Bilateral Cooperation
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Honourable Jacob Markson Oboth, today received the outgoing Russian Ambassador to Uganda, His Excellency Vladlen Semivolos, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs headquarters in Mbuya. During the meeting, Hon. Oboth and Ambassador Semivolos held […]
Minister Oboth, US Delegation Discuss Deepening Bilateral Relations
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Jacob Marksons Oboth, has held talks with a delegation of Professional Staff Members from the United States House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, led by the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. William Popp. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Defence and […]
Uganda Reaffirms Support For Peace Efforts In Sudan
The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Jacob Oboth-Oboth, held a meeting today with the Sudanese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Ahmad Ibrahim Ahmad, who paid a courtesy call at the Ministry headquarters in Mbuya. The two discussed the evolving security situation in Sudan, including recent military operations to reclaim […]
Uganda And Burundi Sign MOU To Deepen Defence Ties
Uganda and Burundi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on military cooperation, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed today at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala. The Minister of Defence and […]
Hon. Oboth Reaffirms Uganda’s Commitment to Fostering Defence Ties with Belgium
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the importance of strengthening Uganda’s bilateral relations with Belgium, particularly in defence diplomacy. He made the remarks during a meeting with His Excellency Hugues Chantry, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Uganda, who paid a […]
Uganda and Azerbaijan Explore Defence Cooperation in Joint Ventures and Technology
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs), Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, received a delegation from the Republic of Azerbaijan, led by the Counselor Rustam Hasanli, who paid a courtesy call on her at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs Headquarters, Mbuya. This visit follows […]
Uganda Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Defence Ties With Russia
The Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Huda Abason Oleru, has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to strengthening defence cooperation with Russia, emphasising historical ties and shared security interests. “Russia and Uganda have a long-standing history of collaboration. We appreciate Russia’s commitment to promoting peace and stability in our […]
Uganda And Somalia Pledge To Strengthen Defence Cooperation
The governments of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia have signed a joint communiqué to enhance strong defence cooperation between the two countries. The signing took place yesterday at the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs (MODVA) headquarters in Mbuya, Kampala, during a meeting between Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, […]
Minister Oboth Oboth Calls for Enhanced Cooperation with Chinese Corporation
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Hon. Jacob Oboth Oboth, has underscored the need for strengthening business cooperation between Uganda and the China National Precision Machinery Import and Export Corporation (CPMIEC). He made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from CPMIEC that was held at the Ministry […]