PM meets the Vice President of Uganda on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

PM meets the Vice President of Uganda on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a warm and productive bilateral meeting today with H.E. Jessica Rose Epel Alupo, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

The two leaders reviewed bilateral ties between India and Uganda. They emphasized on the need to enhance cooperation in key priority areas through technology partnerships, capacity building, knowledge sharing, investment facilitation, and private-sector collaboration between the two countries. They also underlined that the development partnership between India and Uganda is a source of strength for both countries. Prime Minister reaffirmed India's support to Uganda's 'Vision 2040' for a transformed and prosperous Uganda. They also emphasized that close people-to-people ties continue to provide solidity to the partnership.

The two leaders called for closer bilateral engagement to champion the voice of the Global South. Prime Minister thanked Vice President for her participation in the Summit.

Delighted to meet Vice President Jessica Alupo of Uganda on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Recalled my memorable visit to Uganda in 2018 and the Kampala Principles that continue to guide India's engagement with Africa.

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