Uganda Expresses Keenness to Cooperate with Ethiopia to Address Shared Challenges.

Addis Ababa: State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, discussed bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest with his Ugandan counterpart, Hon. John Mulimba. State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, this morning received a delegation led by Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in Charge of Regional Cooperation of Uganda, John Mulimba, for bilateral talks.

According to Ethiopian News Agency, the state ministers deliberated on bilateral and regional issues of shared interest. Citing the strong relationship between the two countries, Ambassador Mesganu stressed the need for working closely to strengthen trade and investment link ties through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He also underscored the importance of cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda to jointly address transnational issues such as violent extremism, environmental degradation and climate change, and human trafficking, among others.

On regional matters, Mesganu highlighted the need for
cooperation in utilizing transboundary resources and consolidating efforts in the maintenance of peace and security in the region, while working towards a lasting political solution to the conflict in Sudan. Hon. Mulimba, on his part, reaffirmed his country’s commitment to further deepening relations with Ethiopia. He stated that Uganda closely follows developments in the Horn and is keen to cooperate with countries like Ethiopia to address shared challenges, including the current situation in Sudan.

Speaking on the utilisation of transboundary resources, the Ugandan State Minister underscored the importance of adopting a pan-African approach towards a fair and equitable distribution. As part of deepening relations across various sectors, the two sides have agreed to hold the Fourth Joint Ministerial Commission early next year in Addis Ababa.