Uganda Reaffirms support for UN Peacekeeping Efforts

Uganda and the United Nations have reaffirmed their partnership on peacekeeping, regional security, and capacity-building initiatives.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high-level delegation from the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme led by Paulin Djomo and accompanied by Esther Ngotho.

The delegation met Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation. Discussions focused on the long-standing partnership between Uganda and the United Nations in advancing regional and international peace support operations.

The meeting highlighted Uganda’s continued contribution to peacekeeping missions and its role in supporting international peace, stability, and capacity-building efforts across Africa and beyond.

Officials also discussed the work of the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme, a global initiative established in 2015 to strengthen the readiness of uniformed peacekeepers through specialised training in engineering, medical support, and C4ISR technologies — Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance.

During the meeting, Djomo thanked the Ugandan government for supporting the programme and the wider UN peacekeeping structure.

The delegation also raised concerns over growing operational demands at the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe and the need for expanded infrastructure to support its activities.

Officials said more than 300 personnel are currently supporting mission-related operations in Uganda, while over 500 participants are hosted annually in Entebbe for peacekeeping training and specialised capacity-building programmes.

In his remarks, Oryem acknowledged the concerns and reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to multilateral cooperation and regional peace efforts.

The minister said Uganda values institutions and partners that contribute to regional stability and international cooperation. He added that government would engage relevant authorities on the issues raised.

He also said Uganda remains open to supporting initiatives that strengthen international peace operations and regional security cooperation within existing legal and administrative frameworks.

Oryem further encouraged discussions on long-term solutions that could support the programme’s future operational needs.

Djomo also briefed the minister on preparations for an upcoming UN mission expected to meet senior Ugandan officials, including the Chief of Defence Forces, officials from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs on issues related to peacekeeping operations and troop reimbursement mechanisms.

The programme continues to support the development of trained peacekeepers for deployment under United Nations and African Union missions.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to multilateralism, regional stability, and international partnerships aimed at strengthening peace support mechanisms and sustainable security responses across Africa and beyond.