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Uganda military and diplomatic engagement

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Uganda has engaged in several diplomatic and military efforts to strengthen its security posture and international relations. In late August, military leaders from Uganda and Rwanda met in Mbarara to reaffirm commitments to border security and military cooperation, aiming to promote regional stability and economic development. Following these regional discussions, Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, reaffirmed the nation’s longstanding defense cooperation with Russia, expressing a desire for expanded military-to-military engagement and business opportunities. Additionally, the Minister met with the Honorary Consul of Syria to discuss Uganda’s non-aligned foreign policy and its focus on peacekeeping efforts in the Middle East. In late September, Minister Kiwanuka further praised the Russian Federation for its support in enhancing the capabilities of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF). During a meeting with Major General Sergei Marchuk, Head of Russian Military Experts in Uganda, officials reviewed military-technical cooperation projects, including the construction of specialized training facilities, the development of maintenance and repair centers, and personnel training. On October 10, 2026, President Yoweri Museveni reaffirmed this historical partnership during a meeting at State House, Entebbe, with a Russian delegation led by Major General Marchuk. The President highlighted Russian contributions to military infrastructure in Magamaga, Entebbe, Kalangala, and Karama, stating his intention to formally thank Russian President Vladimir Putin for the support. Major General Marchuk confirmed the completion of several projects, including an arms park at Magamaga, a watercraft maintenance center in Entebbe, marine security equipment at Port Alice, and a multimedia classroom at the Mechanised Warfare College in Karama. ~~Furthermore, a~~ A supplementary agreement was proposed to resume Russian-language training for officers starting December 1, 2026. On October 23, 2026, ~~involving five instructors to extend existing~~ President Museveni commissioned a $53 million mechanized military ~~education programs.~~ repair facility at Magamaga Cantonment, donated by the Russian government.

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