Uganda and Egypt have deepened their bilateral ties with the signing of a new cooperation framework aimed at boosting investment, capacity building, and water resource development.
The agreement was reached during the Second Round of Bilateral Consultations held at Serena Hotel in Kampala. The high-level talks brought together Uganda’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, alongside other senior government officials from both nations.
Hon. Oryem lauded the enduring relationship between the two countries, emphasizing that the collaboration is rooted in mutual respect, historical bonds, and shared aspirations.
“Uganda and Egypt will continue to leverage this strong relationship to implement even more projects that serve the mutual interests of our peoples,” he said.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Abdelatty commended Uganda’s leadership role in regional peace and security and reaffirmed Cairo’s commitment to strengthening cooperation in key sectors such as investment, immigration, energy, agriculture, and technical support.
A major highlight of the new agreement is the focus on localizing Egyptian industries in Uganda, especially in vaccine production and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This move is expected to boost local capacity and reduce reliance on imports in critical health sectors.
Water resource management emerged as a key area of cooperation, with both countries agreeing to embark on joint projects across the Nile Basin. These include dam construction, groundwater harvesting, mechanized irrigation, and the deployment of solar-powered water systems.
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Prof. Hani Sewilam, also participated in the consultations, underscoring the strategic importance of water development in the partnership.
The renewed cooperation framework marks a significant step in Uganda-Egypt relations and aligns with broader efforts to promote regional development, industrial growth, and improved livelihoods across both nations.
