Minister of State for Foreign Affairs/International Affairs, Hon. Oryem Henry Okello, welcomed H.E. Mourad Amokrane, Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda, to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a bilateral meeting on July 30th 2025.
The Minister and his guest engaged in productive discussions, in preparation for the upcoming Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX), a premier platform for African development that has been bringing together African leaders and development partners since its inception in 1993. TICAD IX is scheduled to take place from August 20 to 22, 2025, in Yokohama, Japan.
The duo explored collaborative opportunities to drive Africa’s growth and development, fostering a spirit of Pan-Africanism and brotherhood that underscored the entire discussion between the two countries. The Honourable Minister expressed a compelling vision for African development, emphasizing Uganda’s crucial role within this continental endeavor.
The discussions highlighted how TICAD serves as an essential platform to advance shared African aspirations, with the Minister emphasizing the insightful certainty that education stands as a fundamental solution towards sustainable development across all sectors of society.
From Algeria’s perspective, Ambassador Amokrane proudly highlighted concrete commitments aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation and fostering human capital development. He specifically announced 210 scholarships available in 2025, as part of Algeria’s dedication to education exchange and the empowerment of African youth.
Furthermore, the Ambassador signaled a mutual desire to identify and invest in more opportunities for strengthening bilateral economic ties with Uganda, making specific reference to collaborations in agricultural products such as milk and coffee.
With a joint affirmation of continued active participation in TICAD IX, demonstrating a shared commitment to its goals and the broader agenda for a prosperous and integrated Africa, the Honourable Minister concluded the meeting on a high note, extending his sincere thanks to Ambassador Amokrane for the fruitful engagement, and reasserting the continuing friendship and solidarity between Uganda and Algeria.
