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“Let us applaud and pay tribute to the visionary leadership of the Heads of State of Uganda and Mozambique for establishing the first Joint Permanent Commission in 1987, which was re-established in 2018 with the signing of the Framework Agreement on Cooperation between the Republic of Uganda and the Republic of Mozambique,” Mulimba said.
He highlighted that both Presidents issued directives on various cooperation areas within the agreement, which the current JPC session aims to review and update.
Mulimba underscored the importance of the Commission in solidifying bilateral cooperation in key areas such as defence, security, trade, and agriculture, while also expanding into emerging sectors like ICT, tourism, and infrastructure development.
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“Uganda remains committed to sharing expertise in wildlife conservation, defence, and information sharing, while tapping into Mozambique's experience in the gas sector,” he said.
Mulimba also stressed the significance of joint efforts to combat regional threats, particularly terrorism, insurgency, and other transnational crimes. “Strengthening our defence and security cooperation is crucial, and in this session, I hope we can identify practical measures to enhance joint efforts,” he added.
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Ministers at the event
In addition to security, the session also addressed advancing agricultural cooperation and improving trade relations, with both countries seeking to exchange best practices, technology, and capacity building for mutual benefit.
Mulimba noted that the JPC provides an opportunity for Uganda and Mozambique to continue setting a strong example of regional cooperation and integration, promoting peace, stability, and development across Africa.