The Ugandan vice president Jessica Alupo on the sidelines of the Eurasian Women's Forum which kicked off on Wednesday in Russia, indicated Uganda's intention to open a direct aviation link between both countries. The two countries have had discussions on bilateral agreements, including in sectors such as energy and security.
The vice president made the intentions known during a meeting between her and the Russian Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matvienko.
The fourth Eurasian Women's Forum began in St. Petersburg. The event, which is dedicated to women's engagement in global collaboration, will also feature the inaugural BRICS Women's Forum.
Given Russia's growing relationship with the East African country, the Vice President as reported by Sputnik, relayed that such an agreement would make it easier for people, products, services, and capital to traverse across both countries.
In August, a bi-lateral agreement involving the military was looked into. A significant military delegation from Russia paid a visit to Uganda and had discussions with the commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Muhoozi Kainerugaba.
According to the UPDF, the team was entrusted with "strengthening ties between the countries' armed forces" by Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov.
Prior to that, Uganda and Russia had a conversation in May on the security issues affecting the continent. This was during a meeting between the Russian presidential envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov and Muhoozi Kainerugaba during his visit to Russia's capital city; Moscow.
Energy deal between Russia and Uganda
Along with other subjects, Russia and Uganda discussed the possibility of enhancing their bilateral relations in the areas of trade and economic cooperation as well as the fight against international terrorism.
It was announced back in August 2023 that Russia and South Korea had been given the go-ahead to construct two uranium power plants in the nation of East Africa.
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, stated that 15,600 megawatts of electricity will be supplied to the country by the two nuclear power facilities.
The president also revealed that two units will generate 7,400 MW and 8,400 MW, respectively, although he did not provide a completion date or a funding source for the projects.
In 2016, Ugandan state representatives and representatives of the Russian-owned Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation inked an agreement to construct the nuclear plant; however, the project has not yet been put into action.
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