The speaker of Parliament of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Anita Among has revealed that Uganda is now ready to receive delegates for the 27th conference of the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding officers to be held in Uganda from the 3rd to 6th of January 2024.
While addressing the press this morning, the speaker sincerely thank all the friends from the fourth estate for their support in bridging the gap between the parliament and the public.
"I want to report that we are well prepared to start receiving delegates for the 27th conference of the Commonwealth Speakers and Presiding officers to be held in Uganda from the 3rd to 6th of January 2024"- Speaker Among.
According to speaker Among, the first batch of Speakers and presiding officers will jet into the country on the first of January , a few hours from now and all arrangements have been put in place to accord them the true Ugandan welcome.
The rest of the presiding officers will arrive between the 2nd and the 3rd accordingly.
Speaker Among further noted that 43 delegations have as of today confirmed attendance and the Speakers of the Republic of South Sudan and the East African Legislative Assembly have accepted to attend as special guests as provided for in the standing rules of the conference.
"I want to urge all of us to accord our visitors the Ugandan hospitality and show them what makes us the pearl of Africa"-Speaker Among.
While in conclusion, speaker Among encourage citizens to take advantage of the business opportunities that come with the number of delegates expected in the country.
"This conference is a testament of Uganda’s positioning at the global stage and our desire to relate with the rest of the world through mutual respect and shared interests"- Speaker Amomg.
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