EU Ambassadors Commend UPDF’s Key Role in Promoting Regional Peace and Stability
European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their critical role in promoting regional peace and stability, especially in Somalia. The commendation was made during a visit to UPDF military colleges in Jinja, where EU ambassadors met with key military commandants.
European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda with other delegates at the National Defence college Uganda in jinja
European Union Heads of Mission in Uganda have praised the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) for their vital role in promoting peace and stability across the region. The commendation came during a recent visit to the UPDF colleges in Jinja, where the ambassadors met with the commandants of the National Defence College – Uganda (NDC-U), Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) – Kimaka, and the Junior Staff College (JSC).
Jan Sadek, the EU Ambassador to Uganda, acknowledged Uganda’s significant contribution to regional security, particularly in Somalia. “We commend Uganda as a key player in supporting peace and stability in the region,” Sadek stated, emphasizing the EU’s commitment to maintaining strong partnerships with
Uganda.
Maj Gen Francis Okello handshaking with where EU ambassadors.
Maj Gen Francis Okello, Commandant of the NDC-U, expressed gratitude for the ongoing collaboration between Uganda and the EU. He highlighted the UPDF’s essential role in maintaining peace and stability, noting the importance of global partnerships for sustained security efforts. “The UPDF remains committed to regional stability, and we look forward to strengthening collaboration with the EU,” he added.
EU ambassadors met with key military commandants.
Maj Gen George Igumba, Commandant of the SCSC, Kimaka, reiterated the college’s mission to enhance leadership skills within the military, as per President Yoweri Museveni’s vision for a professionalised defence force. He emphasized the need for greater cooperation with EU member states to advance training methodologies and resource sharing.
The delegation included ambassadors from Belgium, Denmark, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, and Germany, underscoring the EU’s unified support for Uganda’s security efforts. The visit reinforced the strong diplomatic and security ties between Uganda and the European Union.
Delegates from Denmark and Belgium
Key military officials in attendance included Brig Gen Chris Ogwal, Commandant of the JSC, and Brig Gen David Tweheyo, College Secretary NDC-U, among others.
