NEWS: Minister Okello Oryem graces the 2nd session of the joint Commission cooperation between Uganda and south Africa

 

The 2nd session of the joint commission of cooperations between the republic of Uganda and the Republic of south Africa started on 7th July 2022 and it will end on the 12th of July 2022 at Kampala Serena Hotels .

The event which has delegates from south Africa,including  south Africa Minister of internal relations and cooperation,HE. Dr Neledi Pandor have been welcomed by State  Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Oryem-international Affairs Okello on behalf of Ugamda Government, who as well graced the event.

In his speech,Minister Okkello Oryem thanked the Government of South Africa for keeping the good relationship with Uganda and other countries at large,He further assured the public that whatever is going to be discoursed will benefit both countries ,Uganda and South Africa.

South Africa hosted the First Session of the JCC in 2012.

Amongst the key objectives, the JCC meeting will seek to strengthen and deepen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries, consolidate political, economic and social cooperation, oversee the implementation of the signed agreements and Memoranda of Understanding; explore possible new areas of economic, trade and investment cooperation, including the opportunities for bilateral commercial cooperation, joint ventures and possible collaborative projects presented by the operationalisation of the AfCFTA.

The meeting will also provide an opportunity for both leaders to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest, especially issues of peace, security and development in the continent to advance the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063 and lastly, enhance the two countries’ strategic cooperation on the Continent to amplify Africa’s voice and the call for the reform of the multilateral institutions, especially the United Nations Security Council.

South Africa and Uganda enjoy longstanding historical relations dating back to the struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Uganda hosted and trained South African anti-apartheid activists and freedom fighters in the late 1980s. Political and economic relations between South Africa and Uganda have been improving since 1994.