Bilateral Relations

Gen Kainerugaba Moves To Strengthen Uganda-Canada Military Ties

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, this afternoon met with the Canadian Defence Advisor to Uganda, Colonel Todd Braithwaite, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe. The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation between Uganda and Canada.

Colonel Braithwaite thanked Gen Kainerugaba for the meeting, describing it as a rare and valuable opportunity.

The Canadian military officer acknowledged Uganda’s significant contributions to regional peacekeeping, including its role as a major player in regional peacekeeping missions. He commended Uganda for its support of UN peace initiatives and for facilitating the movement of UN logistics and personnel.

The Defence Advisor confirmed plans to include Uganda in Canada’s Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP). This program aims to build military capacity and support peace support operations training across East Africa.

General Kainerugaba thanked Colonel Braithwaite for the visit and expressed his optimism for a strong and collaborative military partnership in the future.

The meeting was also attended by Ms. Sarah Rubanga Kaggwa, Vice Consul at the Consulate of Canada in Uganda. The CDF was accompanied by the Chief of Joint Staff, Lieutenant General Jack Bakasumba and the Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Major General Richard Otto

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