Anita Among, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Uganda and Bukedea District Woman MP, recently met with H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uganda. During their meeting, Among offered her condolences to the people of Iran on the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi. The discussion also focused on strengthening the relationship between the Ugandan Parliament and the Islamic Consultative Assembly.
Speaker Among began the meeting by expressing her condolences to Ambassador Saffar and the Iranian people following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. She emphasized the importance of solidarity and support during times of national mourning.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Courtesy Call | Meeting with H.E. Mr. Majid Saffar |
| Expression of Condolences | For the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi |
| Emphasis | Solidarity and support |
Strengthening Parliamentary Relations
Among and Saffar discussed various ways to strengthen the relationship between the Parliament of Uganda and the Islamic Consultative Assembly. They explored opportunities for increased collaboration and mutual support in legislative processes and governance.
| Discussion Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Strengthening Relations | Between Ugandan Parliament and Iranian Assembly |
| Areas of Collaboration | Legislative processes and governance |
Economic Cooperation
The meeting also highlighted the potential for enhancing economic cooperation between Uganda and Iran. Among specifically mentioned Uganda’s high-quality coffee and other agricultural products that currently lack sufficient market access. She discussed the possibilities of boosting exports to Iran to benefit Ugandan farmers and the economy.
| Discussion Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Economic Cooperation | Enhancing trade between Uganda and Iran |
| Key Products | High-quality coffee and agricultural products |
| Goal | Increase market access and benefit Ugandan farmers |
The Speaker announced on X that the meeting Ambassador Majid Saffar was a significant step towards strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Uganda and Iran.
