The Government of Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral peacekeeping cooperation following a high-level meeting between officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and a delegation from the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP).
The delegation, led by Mr Paulin Djomo, Director of the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe, accompanied by Ms Esther Ngotho, Administrative Officer, was received by Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Cooperation.
Discussions centred on the longstanding partnership between Uganda and the United Nations in promoting regional and international peace support operations.
The meeting highlighted Uganda’s continued role in peacekeeping missions and its contribution to global efforts aimed at strengthening stability, security, and capacity-building initiatives across Africa and beyond.
They also discussed the work of the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme, which was established in 2015 to enhance the preparedness 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 commended the Government of Uganda for its consistent support to the programme and the wider UN peacekeeping framework.
The delegation also raised concerns about increasing operational demands at the United Nations Regional Service Centre, Entebbe and the need for expanded infrastructure to support its growing activities.
More than 300 personnel are currently involved in supporting mission-related operations in Uganda, while over 500 participants are hosted annually in Entebbe for peacekeeping-related training and capacity-building programmes.
In his remarks, Oryem reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to constructive international partnerships and regional cooperation. “Uganda values institutions and partners that contribute to regional peace, stability, and international cooperation,” he said.
The minister added that the government would engage relevant authorities regarding the concerns raised by the delegation. “Where possible and within the existing legal and administrative frameworks, Uganda remains open to supporting initiatives that strengthen international peace operations and regional security collaboration,” Oryem noted.
He also encouraged the exploration of long-term solutions that could sustainably support the programme’s future operational needs.
Djomo further briefed the minister on preparations for an upcoming United Nations mission expected to engage 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 Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Uganda remains committed to multilateralism, regional stability, and collaborative international partnerships aimed at strengthening peace support mechanisms and sustainable security responses across the continent and globally.