H.E Farid Kaliisa, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Gabonese Republic presented credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, on 15th September 2025 at Statehouse in Libreville, Gabonese Republic. Ambassador Kaliisa extended greetings of friendship and esteem to His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema from His Excellency President Yoweri K. Museveni.
President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema received the credentials of Ambassador Farid Kaliisa and congratulated him regarding the diplomatic representation of the brotherly country. He appreciated the good message of esteem and friendship from His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, and the commitment of both countries to diplomatic representation in each other’s capital, which is an affirmation of the good and friendly bilateral relations between the two countries. He revealed that the cordial relations are shaped by shared mutual interests, and belonging to regional and international fora. He assured the Ambassador of his government support in discharge of his duties in the Gabonese Republic and wished him a successful tour of duty.
The President noted the encouraging perspectives and areas of cooperation between the two countries that where evident during his visit to Uganda in August 2024. The exchanges during the State Visit to Uganda enabled the two countries to establish convergence of views on issues of common interest in the diplomatic and political fields, agriculture, defense health among others. He sought the support of the Ambassador to consolidate this relationship and work hard with determination in close consultation with competent Gabonese authorities. He called for increased exchange of visits, and invited the Ambassador to visit the Special Investment Zone of Nkok of the Gabonese Republic to explore opportunities for Uganda entrepreneurs to expand their businesses in the Gabonese Republic.
Ambassador Kaliisa affirmed his resolve to ensure effective representation and strengthened fraternal bilateral relations between the two countries and the peoples. He thanked His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and Government of the Gabonese Republic for hosting him. He also affirmed Uganda’s commitment to exploring opportunities in the Gabonese Republic, and following up on the agreed areas of cooperation in the fields of defence and training, agriculture, health, and trade.
