Entebbe, Uganda – The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, today held talks with Lieutenant General Issa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff of the UAE Armed Forces, aimed at enhancing military cooperation between Uganda and the United Arab Emirates.
Gen. Kainerugaba welcomed his counterpart at Entebbe International Airport before accompanying him to the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters for discussions.
The meeting was attended by senior Ugandan military officials, including:
- Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander of Land Forces
- Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff
- Major General David Mugisha, Commander of the SFC
- And other UPDF generals and senior officers
The UAE delegation also included high-ranking military officials.
During the talks, Gen. Kainerugaba emphasized the growing defense partnership between Uganda and the UAE, noting that a forthcoming Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would further solidify bilateral relations.
A presentation on existing cooperation highlighted shared interests in regional peace and security.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a common vision of stability in their respective regions, signaling a future of deeper collaboration in defense and strategic affairs.
