Uganda Recommits to Multilateralism, Urges Investment in Peace and Security

Luanda, Angola — Uganda has reiterated its support for multilateralism, peace, and deeper global cooperation during the 7th African Union–European Union Summit held in Luanda from November 24–25, 2025.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, who represented President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, delivered Uganda’s message at the high-level gathering that marked 25 years of the AU-EU partnership.

Prime Minister Nabbanja said President Museveni had urged the two unions to scale up investment in peace and security across Africa, emphasising that stability is essential for shared progress.

“President Museveni reiterated Uganda’s support for multilateralism and called for further investment in peace and security across Africa, as this benefits both the continent and the wider international community,” Nabbanja stated.

She added that the President underscored the link between security, trade, and development. “Through such investments, he said Africa can build stable societies capable of engaging in mutually beneficial trade and investment, as well as reduce irregular migration,” she noted.

Summit Reaffirms Commitment to Joint Vision 2030

The summit, co-chaired by Angola’s President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and European Council President António Costa, reaffirmed both continents’ resolve to advance the Joint Vision for 2030. Leaders celebrated the progress made under the 25-year AU–EU partnership, which aligns with Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the EU’s strategic priorities.

In their joint declaration, AU and EU Heads of State described the partnership as “a unique and strategic relationship… a source of stability based on predictable frameworks and rules-based cooperation.”

The declaration highlighted the need to: Support Africa’s industrialization and accelerate the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Strengthen cooperation in clean energy, digital transformation, infrastructure and transport, Reform global financial systems to address Africa’s debt challenges, Enhance collaboration on climate action, sustainable agriculture, and biodiversity, Improve health security, education, research, and youth empowerment, Reinforce joint efforts in peace, security, governance, and humanitarian response and Build mutually beneficial migration and mobility frameworks.

Uganda Aligns with Calls for Peace in Global Conflict Zones

The summit also expressed deep concern over conflicts in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Somalia, Ukraine, and the occupied Palestinian territories.

Nabbanja said Uganda supports peaceful, African-led solutions to conflicts on the continent. “Our commitment is to a stable, integrated, and peaceful Africa. Uganda stands firmly behind the efforts of the African Union and regional mechanisms to silence the guns and safeguard sovereignty,” she emphasised.

Multilateralism and Reform at the Centre

Leaders reaffirmed their strong backing for a rules-based international order and the reform of global institutions, including the UN Security Council and the international financial architecture.

The declaration stressed: “Our common future lies in closer cooperation and collective action for the mutual benefit of the peoples of Africa and Europe.”

The AU and EU agreed to reconvene in Brussels for the 8th Summit, where leaders will review progress under the Joint Vision for 2030 and outline new priorities. The summit closed with gratitude to Angola for hosting and a renewed commitment to a stronger, more collaborative AU-EU partnership.