Gen Kainerugaba, EU Envoys Hold Bilateral Talks On Regional Security

The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with the European Union Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, Johan Borgstam, and the EU Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek.

The meeting took place at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe.

The leaders discussed key regional security developments, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the prevailing situation in the region.

During the meeting, Ambassador Sadek reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to supporting Uganda’s energy sector, governance, human rights, economic development and refugee support.

Ambassador Sadek also expressed gratitude to the new leadership at the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defence and Veteran Affairs, commending their continued collaboration and constructive engagement.

The meeting was also attended by Eole Sury, the EU’s Deputy Head of Delegation to Uganda; Tristan Terryn, Political Advisor to the EU Special Representative; and Raymond Mujuni, a Policy Adviser at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.