Foreign relations of Uganda

Bilateral relations

Democratic Republic of the Congo

On 19 December 2005, the International Court of Justice found against Uganda, in a case brought by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for illegal invasion of its territory, and violation of human rights.

A rebel group operating in western Uganda and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, near the Rwenzori Mountains, the Allied Democratic Forces, emerged as a localized threat in 1996 and inflicted substantial suffering on the population in the area. It has largely been defeated by the UPDF and the areas secured.

Denmark

Main article: Denmark – Uganda relations

India

Main article: India–Uganda relations

• India has a High Commission in Kampala.
• Uganda maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.

Israel

Main article: Israel–Uganda relations

Ugandas relations with Israel remain uneasily strained due to the 1976 capturing of a French airliner hijacked by the Palestinian Liberation Organization in an airport in the now-famous city.

Kenya

Main article: Kenya – Uganda relations

From 1961 to 1965 the two states, along with Tanzania, were united in the East African Common Services Organization, a common market with a loose federal structure.

Libya

In the past, neighbours were concerned about Uganda's relationship with Libya, which had supplied military equipment and bartered fuel to Uganda.

Malaysia

Main article: Malaysia–Uganda relations

Malaysia does not yet have a high commission in Kampala, while Uganda has a consulate in Kuala Lumpur and Uganda high commission in India were also accredited to Malaysia.

Russia

Main article: Russia – Uganda relations

Russia has an embassy in Kampala and Uganda has an embassy in Moscow.

South Korea

Main article: Foreign relations of the Republic of Korea

Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Republic of Uganda is 26 March, 1963.

South Sudan

Uganda has had very strong ties with South Sudan since South Sudan's secession and independence from Sudan on 9 July 2011.

Sudan

Uganda has strained relations with Sudan because of alleged Sudanese support for the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The LRA seeks to overthrow the Uganda government and has inflicted brutal violence on the population in northern Uganda, including rape, kidnapping, torture, and murder. In 2002 Uganda and Sudan reestablished diplomatic ties and signed a protocol permitting the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to enter southern Sudan and engage the LRA. The protocol must be renewed periodically, and has lapsed at least twice since it was signed.

United States

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Minister of Defense Amama Mbabazi of Uganda presents a drum as a gift to Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz.

Main article: Uganda – United States relations

Bilateral relations between the United States and Uganda have been good since Museveni assumed power, and the United States has welcomed his efforts to end human rights abuses and to pursue economic reform. Uganda is a strong supporter of the Global War on Terror. The United States is helping Uganda achieve export-led economic growth through the African Growth and Opportunity Act and provides a significant amount of development assistance. At the same time, the United States is concerned about continuing human rights problems and the pace of progress toward the establishment of genuine political pluralism.

Uganda and the Commonwealth of Nations

Uganda became independent in 1962 as a Commonwealth realm, then exactly a year later, Uganda became a Commonwealth republic.

See also

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)
• List of diplomatic missions in Uganda
• List of diplomatic missions of Uganda

References

•  This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Library of Congress Country Studies.