Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Rose Epel Alupo during the 18th BRICS Summit held in New Delhi. The bilateral meeting focused on strengthening ties between India and Uganda across multiple sectors and shared development priorities.
What was discussed
During the meeting, both leaders reviewed the existing relationship between the two countries. They identified several areas where India and Uganda can work more closely together. These include technology partnerships, building capacity within Uganda’s workforce, sharing knowledge and expertise, making it easier for investment to flow between the nations, and involving private companies in joint ventures.
The Prime Minister stressed that India remains committed to supporting Uganda’s long-term development agenda, specifically its Vision 2040 programme, which aims to create a transformed and prosperous Uganda. Both sides recognised that their development partnership benefits both countries and strengthens their broader relationship.
The leaders also highlighted the importance of people-to-people connections between Indians and Ugandans, noting that these social and cultural ties form a solid foundation for official government cooperation. They agreed that India and Uganda should work together more frequently to advocate for the interests and concerns of the Global South, which comprises developing nations with shared challenges in areas like poverty, infrastructure, and technology access.
What this means for you
Indians working in sectors like information technology, education, and business may find new opportunities as India and Uganda deepen their partnership. Students and professionals interested in development work will benefit from increased knowledge-sharing programmes. Over time, closer ties between the two countries could lead to more affordable goods, services, and technology flowing between them, potentially benefiting consumers in both nations.