Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to multilateral peacekeeping cooperation and regional security partnerships following high-level discussions between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and officials from the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme (TPP).
The meeting, held in Kampala on Thursday, was hosted by Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, who received a delegation led by Paulin Djomo alongside Ms. Esther Ngotho, Administrative Officer at the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe.
The discussions centered on Uganda’s longstanding collaboration with the United Nations in advancing regional and international peace support operations, with both sides highlighting the country’s growing strategic role in peacekeeping missions across Africa and beyond.
Officials emphasized the importance of the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme, a global initiative launched in 2015 to strengthen the operational readiness of peacekeepers through specialized training in engineering, medical support, and advanced C4ISR technologies — Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
During the engagement, Djomo commended the Government of Uganda for its continued support toward the Programme and the broader UN peacekeeping framework, noting that Uganda remains a critical hub for international peace support activities.
The delegation also raised concerns about increasing operational demands facing the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe, particularly the need for expanded infrastructure to accommodate its growing activities.
According to officials, more than 300 personnel are currently engaged in mission-related operations in Uganda, while the facility hosts over 500 participants annually for specialized peacekeeping training and capacity-building programmes in Entebbe.
In response, Minister Oryem acknowledged the concerns and reiterated Uganda’s willingness to continue supporting international peace and security initiatives within the country’s legal and administrative frameworks.
He said Uganda values partnerships and institutions that contribute to regional stability, peace, and international cooperation, adding that government would engage relevant authorities regarding the issues raised by the UN delegation.
Oryem further encouraged exploration of sustainable long-term solutions that could support the future operational needs of the Programme as peacekeeping demands continue to evolve globally.
The meeting also discussed preparations for an upcoming United Nations mission expected to engage senior Ugandan officials, including the Chief of Defence Forces, the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs on matters related to peacekeeping operations and troop reimbursement mechanisms.
Uganda has over the years emerged as one of Africa’s major contributors to regional peace support missions, particularly under United Nations and African Union frameworks, with Ugandan forces participating in stabilization and counter-terrorism operations across the continent.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Uganda remains committed to multilateralism and collaborative international partnerships aimed at strengthening sustainable peace support mechanisms and security responses both regionally and globally.
