The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Uganda and Bangladesh have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Consultations, aimed at strengthening their cooperation and deepening the long-standing friendship between the two countries.
The signing occurred during the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Review Conference on Wednesday, highlighting both nations' shared commitment to advancing South-South cooperation and multilateral engagement. The MoU was signed by John Mulimba, Uganda's Minister of State for Regional Affairs, and Touhid Hossain, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
The agreement aims to enhance friendly and cooperative relations between Uganda and Bangladesh, with a focus on expanding collaboration across political, economic, cultural, and educational sectors. The two sides also committed to exchanging views on regional and international matters of mutual interest. “This Memorandum marks a new chapter in the growing partnership between Uganda and Bangladesh. Through regular consultations, we will continue to explore new avenues for cooperation that support our mutual development goals and foster greater understanding between our peoples,” said Mulimba.
Touhid Hossain emphasized that the MoU aligns with Bangladesh’s broader vision of strengthening global partnerships through dialogue and mutual respect. “Our two countries share common aspirations for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. This framework will allow us to work together more closely, exchange ideas, and build on our shared values in the spirit of South-South cooperation,” Hossain said.
The MoU stipulates that Uganda and Bangladesh will hold regular consultations at least once every two years, providing a structured platform for reviewing bilateral relations and discussing regional and international developments of mutual concern.
The consultations will take place alternately in Dhaka and Kampala or at other agreed-upon venues such as the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Geneva, or any other international forum, as decided through diplomatic channels.
Officials from both countries expressed optimism that the agreement will pave the way for expanded economic cooperation, academic exchanges, and stronger people-to-people connections. The MoU is also expected to serve as a foundation for future agreements in trade, investment, and technical collaboration.