EU Envoy Praises Uganda’s Transformation In Farewell Meeting With CDF

The outgoing Deputy Ambassador of the European Union to Uganda has praised President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s leadership, noting that the country’s socioeconomic transformation over the last four years has had tremendous impact on the livelihoods of Ugandans.

Ambassador Guillaume Chartrain made the remarks during a farewell meeting with the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe.

The Ambassador, who has served in Uganda for four years, noted the growth of Uganda socially and economically has bolstered relations between EU and Uganda contributing growth in economic and political cooperation between the EU and Uganda.

In response, Gen. Kainerugaba acknowledged the envoy’s observations, noting that Uganda and Africa as a whole is rising economically. He added that, like other developed nations, Uganda is taking the right steps along its development trajectory.

Meanwhile, the EU envoy pledged to continue advocating for strong collaboration between Uganda and the European Union during his next tour of duty.

The ambassador and the EU Deputy Ambassador also discussed other bilateral issues pertinent to the relationship between Uganda and the EU

The CDF, who also serves as the Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, thanked Ambassador Chartrain for the visit and wished him well in his future assignments.