Meeting held at the MFA of Turkmenistan with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda

On 24 March 2026, a meeting was held at the MFA of Turkmenistan between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov, and the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda Henry Oryem Okello.

During the talks, the parties discussed the current state and prospects of Turkmen-Ugandan cooperation in the political-diplomatic, trade-economic, as well as cultural-humanitarian spheres.

The interlocutors noted with satisfaction the steady development of bilateral relations, paying particular attention to contacts at the highest and high levels. In this context, the significance of the participation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda Robinah Nabbanja, in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, held in August 2025 in the National Tourist Zone "Avaza", as well as the participation of the Ugandan delegation in other international events held in Turkmenistan in 2025, was emphasized.

Emphasizing the importance of enhancing interaction between the foreign ministries of the two countries, the parties confirmed their mutual interest in holding the first round of political consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uganda in the second half of 2026 in Ashgabat.

In the context of cooperation within international organizations, primarily the United Nations, the importance of coordinating the efforts of the two countries on issues of peace, security, and sustainable development was underscored.

Particular attention was given to the prospects for expanding trade and economic ties and intensifying business cooperation through the establishment of a platform for developing partnership contacts in the fields of agriculture, the oil and gas sector, and other areas.

The parties also considered prospects for further cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, sports, and tourism.

Following the meeting, the sides confirmed their mutual commitment to further expanding mutually beneficial cooperation in all areas of shared interest.