Minister Adonia Unveils Uganda’s Foreign Policy Priorities at First Diplomatic Briefing

Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Amb. Adonia Ayebare, has outlined the country’s foreign policy priorities, emphasizing strategic and results-driven diplomacy aligned with Uganda’s national development agenda.

Ayebare made the remarks during his first Diplomatic Briefing at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, bringing together Ambassadors, High Commissioners, Heads of International Organisations and Honorary Consuls, alongside senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Amb. Adonia Ayebare

The briefing provided a platform for the new Foreign Affairs Minister to engage the Diplomatic and Consular Corps and outline Uganda’s priorities in international relations and economic diplomacy.

Ayebare highlighted the Government’s Tenfold Growth Strategy, which seeks to grow Uganda’s economy to USD 500 billion by 2040 through increased investment, export diversification, value addition, technology development, reliable energy and expansion of the oil and gas sector.

Minister Adonia (R) with MOFA PS Mr Vincent Bagiire (C) and State Minister Haruna Kasolo

He particularly pointed to the completion of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) as part of Uganda’s efforts to develop its petroleum resources and accelerate economic transformation.

The Minister said the Ministry’s diplomatic engagements will also be guided by the ATMS framework—Agro-based industrialisation, Tourism development, Mineral-based industrialisation, and Science, Technology and Innovation.

Members of the diplomatic corps attendung the briefing

Under the framework, Uganda will place greater emphasis on attracting investment, facilitating technology transfer, securing development financing and expanding access to international markets.

Ayebare also reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to regional peace and security, multilateralism and climate justice, while calling for reforms to the United Nations Security Council to ensure equitable African representation in global decision-making.

On diplomatic relations, the Minister reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to diplomatic law and the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, stressing the importance of maintaining established principles governing relations between states.

He further pledged regular engagement with the Diplomatic and Consular Corps as the Ministry seeks to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Uganda’s international partners.

Speaking on behalf of the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E. Ambassador Joseph Rutabana, welcomed the initiative, describing the briefing as a timely platform for strengthening mutual understanding, coordination and partnership between Uganda and the diplomatic community.

The engagement comes as Uganda seeks to position its foreign policy more firmly around economic transformation, investment promotion, market access and strategic international partnerships while maintaining its traditional focus on peace, security and multilateral cooperation.