President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has bid farewell to Iran\u2019s outgoing Ambassador to Uganda, Majid Saffar, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, healthcare, education and investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Museveni said the meeting provided an opportunity to review areas of cooperation between Uganda and Iran, including potential investments in agro-processing, agricultural inputs and machinery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement published on his official X account on Monday evening, October 26, 2026, the President commended Saffar for his diplomatic service, saying he had helped strengthen relations between the two countries during his tour of duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis evening I bid farewell to the outgoing Iranian Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Majid Saffar,\u201d Museveni said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The discussions placed particular emphasis on agriculture, a key sector of Uganda\u2019s economy, with both sides exploring opportunities involving the supply of seeds and fertilisers, agricultural machinery and investment in agro-processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agro-processing remains a significant area of interest for Uganda as the government seeks to increase the value of locally produced agricultural commodities, expand industrial capacity and improve market opportunities for farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Iran\u2019s potential involvement in agricultural technology, machinery and processing could provide opportunities for cooperation, although Museveni did not disclose specific agreements, investment commitments or timelines arising from the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond agriculture, Museveni said the two leaders discussed expanding medical cooperation, building on existing partnerships between Ugandan and Iranian institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He specifically cited existing medical ties involving institutions such as the Uganda Police, although he did not provide further details about the nature or scope of those partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The two countries also discussed cooperation in education, another area that could provide opportunities for institutional partnerships, professional exchanges and skills development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Museveni did not announce any new healthcare or education agreements during the farewell meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The President praised Saffar for his contribution to Uganda-Iran relations and wished him well in his future diplomatic assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI commend him for a successful tour of duty, strengthening our mutual relations. I wish him good luck in his future assignments,\u201d Museveni said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The departure of the Iranian envoy comes as Uganda continues to pursue international partnerships aimed at attracting investment, strengthening trade and expanding technical cooperation across key economic sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For Uganda, potential cooperation with Iran in agro-processing, agricultural machinery and farm inputs could support efforts to modernise agriculture and increase the value of locally produced commodities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the meeting’s immediate outcomes remain unclear, with no specific financial commitments, new projects or implementation schedules announced.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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