The Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, today received Letters of Credence from Ms. Baimankay Sankoh, the newly appointed Country Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) to the Republic of Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Hon. Kasolo welcomed the new Country Director and reiterated Uganda’s commitment to working closely with WFP to advance food security and sustainable development. He noted that the prevailing peace and stability in Uganda, under the stewardship of H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, continue to provide a conducive environment for agricultural productivity and the promotion of regional food security.
Ms. Sankoh reaffirmed WFP’s commitment to further strengthening its partnership with the Government of Uganda. She highlighted areas of cooperation including increased local food procurement, support to smallholder farmers, expansion of school feeding programmes, and initiatives geared towards enhancing food security and building community resilience. She further observed that Uganda’s year-round agricultural production positions the country as a dependable food basket for the region.
Both sides expressed their mutual commitment to deepening collaboration for the benefit of vulnerable communities.
