Kampala, Uganda — Oryem Henry Okello has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to multilateral peacekeeping cooperation following a high-level engagement with a delegation from the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation, led by Paulin Djomo and accompanied by Esther Ngotho, held discussions centered on Uganda’s longstanding partnership with the United Nations in advancing international peace support operations, regional stability, and institutional capacity-building. The meeting reflected Uganda’s growing diplomatic and operational role within global peacekeeping frameworks at a time when international security challenges continue to evolve across Africa and beyond. Officials noted that Uganda remains a strategic partner in regional peace and security efforts, both through troop contributions and support to international peacekeeping infrastructure.
Particular attention during the discussions was directed toward the work of the United Nations Triangular Partnership Programme, a global initiative established in 2015 to strengthen the readiness and effectiveness of uniformed peacekeepers. The Programme focuses on specialized training in engineering, medical support, and advanced operational systems including Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR).
Through partnerships with member states and regional institutions, the Programme has become an important mechanism for improving operational preparedness in increasingly complex peace support missions under both United Nations and African Union mandates.
During the engagement, Mr. Djomo expressed appreciation to the Government of Uganda for its consistent cooperation and support toward the Programme’s activities and the broader UN peacekeeping architecture. He noted that the United Nations Regional Service Centre Entebbe continues to play a critical role in supporting UN missions across the continent. According to the delegation, operational demands on the Centre have expanded considerably in recent years. Officials indicated that more than 300 personnel are currently engaged in mission-related support activities in Uganda, while over 500 participants are hosted annually in Entebbe for specialized peacekeeping training and capacity-building programmes.
The growing scale of operations, the delegation explained, has created additional infrastructure and logistical requirements necessary to sustain the Programme’s expanding mandate. Discussions therefore explored possible long-term approaches to support future operational needs while ensuring continuity of training and mission support activities. In his remarks, Hon. Oryem Henry Okello acknowledged the concerns raised and reiterated Uganda’s recognition of institutions that contribute to international peace, regional security, and multilateral cooperation. He observed that Uganda’s foreign policy continues to prioritize constructive engagement with global and regional partners committed to peacebuilding and sustainable security frameworks.
The Minister further stated that Government would engage relevant national authorities regarding the matters presented, while emphasizing that Uganda remains open to supporting initiatives that strengthen peace operations within existing legal and administrative frameworks. He also encouraged exploration of sustainable long-term options capable of supporting the future growth of the Programme.
The discussions additionally touched on preparations for an upcoming United Nations mission expected to engage senior Ugandan officials, including leadership from the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces. The anticipated engagements are expected to address issues related to peacekeeping operations, troop reimbursement mechanisms, and broader cooperation between Uganda and the United Nations system. Uganda has, over the years, positioned itself as one of Africa’s active contributors to regional and continental peace support operations. Its involvement in stabilization efforts, peace enforcement missions, and international security partnerships has increasingly reinforced the country’s diplomatic standing within multilateral institutions.
Uganda’s continued collaboration with UN peacekeeping structures also carries broader strategic implications. Beyond security cooperation, such partnerships contribute to technical capacity-building, professional military training, and enhanced regional coordination in responding to emerging threats including terrorism, armed conflict, and humanitarian crises. The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation in support of global peacekeeping objectives. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Uganda’s enduring support for multilateralism and collaborative international partnerships aimed at promoting peace, stability, and sustainable security responses across Africa and globally. At a time when peacekeeping missions face increasingly complex operational realities, the engagement highlighted the importance of sustained international cooperation and the role of regional partners such as Uganda in shaping effective responses to evolving global security challenges.
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