President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni held a high-level meeting with Mr Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah, a prominent Qatari investor and former Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar, aimed at deepening bilateral investment ties between Uganda and Qatar.
The discussions focused on strategic collaboration in critical sectors including petroleum infrastructure, mining, and agriculture.
President Museveni reiterated Uganda’s commitment to strengthening partnerships with Qatari investors as part of the country’s broader agenda to modernise its economy and boost industrial growth.
During the meeting, the President presented key proposals centred on value addition in Uganda’s agricultural sector, particularly in coffee and fruit processing, to enhance the country’s export potential and competitiveness in international markets.
President Museveni also highlighted Uganda’s vast mineral wealth, proposing cooperation in the mining and processing of lithium, a vital component in clean energy technologies.
He extended an invitation for investment in electric vehicle battery manufacturing, positioning Uganda as a potential hub in the global green energy value chain.
“Uganda has the raw materials. With the right partnerships, we can add value locally and develop an industrial base that serves both the region and international markets,” President Museveni said.
Mr Khalid expressed keen interest in the proposals and affirmed Qatar’s commitment to pursuing mutually beneficial ventures with Uganda across the proposed sectors.
This engagement marks a significant step in strengthening Uganda-Qatar economic relations and supports Uganda’s vision for industrialisation, value addition, and sustainable development.