Minister Mutuzo Hails Iran for Investing in Education 

Peace Regis Mutuuzo, the state minister for Gender and Culture, has hailed the government of Islamic Republic of Iran for investing and supporting education, humanity resourceful conferences and programs.

She said supporting education means an enlightened society and people.

Mutuzo made the remarks at the International Quds day that was organized by the Iranian community at St Lawrence University in Kampala.

She congratulated muslims upon the holy month of Ramadhan and Quds Day which  Manifests Humanity, Sanctity and solidarity for the oppressed. 

She noted that there are many forces against humanity and no country is safe including Uganda,as there is a global soft war going on.

She informed participants that Uganda has enjoyed peace for the last year’s and they are passionate about the quality of life of Ugandans to prepare for the enemy if boundaries are attacked. 

Mutuzo added that they train the youth to be resourceful and responsible citizens of the global community. 

She condemned the homosexuality promotion and stood against the homosexuality plan as it is intended to disrespect the women and family setting especially in all divine religion and cultural values. 

International Quds Day is considered a manifestation of the Muslim and Christian unity to condemn the crimes and denounce the racist and anti-human characteristics of the Zionists, and a symbol of resistance. 

Making his remarks, H.E. Majid Saffar, the Iranian Ambassador to Uganda thanked organisers for remembering the celebrations of international Quds Day and noted that the day was declared by Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. 

He condemned the israel’s action of displacement, expansion, massacre of the oppressed Palestinian people. 

He called for working together to establish peace and freedoms of the sovereignty of Palestine. He called upon the international community to stand against injustices and oppression.

Dr. Tamouh Mustafa, the Honary Consul of the Arab Republic of Syria rallied participants to study human rights more as the people who claim to be human rights defenders don’t act ethically and practically. 

The Ambassador of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic noted most people know about the current trends in Palestine but less has been done to amplify the voices and demand for equal rights and justice.

He commended Uganda for being one of the significant nations that respect the principle of peace and security. 

The function was organised by the Cultural Consulate of I.R.Iran on the theme: The necessity of the commitment of the international community to recognise the sovereignty of the Palestinian people. 

Among the guests included members of the diplomatic Corps including Saharawi Islamic Arab Republic, Embassy of Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Syria,Cuba,Ethiopia, Burundi among and it was graced by Hon. Peace Regis Mutuuzo, the State Minister for Gender and Culture. 

University students from Islamic University in Uganda, St. Lawrence University, Al-Mustafa Islamic College, Makerere University,Kampala University and Namasuba College of commerce participated in the glorious celebrations of international Quds Day. 

The function was opened by Quranic recitation from brother Byekwaso Hussein Ahmed from Al-Mustafa Islamic College.

While speaking, Dr. Rouhollah Dehghani, the Rector of Al-Mustafa Islamic College opened up the session and highlighted that Palestine should be considered an independent nation with its sovereignty.