PHOTOS: Minister Oboth lauds Kampala – Tehran ties as Iranian achievements shine at 45th glorious victory celebration

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Kampala, Uganda, hosted a grand celebration at Four Points By Sheraton to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Glorious Victory of the nation.

Ambassador of Iran to Uganda, H.E Majid Saffar

Tuesday’s event brought together an esteemed gathering of diplomats, members of the Iranian community in Uganda, and Ugandan dignitaries.

Uganda’s State Minister for Defence, Hon Jacob Oboth Oboth

Uganda’s State Minister for Defence, Hon Jacob Oboth Oboth, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honor, emphasizing the strong bilateral relations between Kampala and Tehran.

The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco (2nd R) was among the guests

Also in attendance was Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, who joined in acknowledging the significance of the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

Iran’s ambassador welcomes Eritrea’s ambassador to Uganda H.E Mohammed Suleiman Ahmed also Dean of the Diplomatic Corps

In his speech, Hon Oboth praised the enduring ties between Uganda and Iran, underlining the importance of collaboration in various sectors.

Sudan’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Ahmad Ibrahim on his arrival for the function

He expressed gratitude for the positive contributions made by the Iranian community in Uganda and extended best wishes for continued cooperation.

South Africa’s Ambassador Lulama Xingwana (L) chats with the Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Luigi Bianco

The Ambassador of Iran to Uganda, H.E Majid Saffar, took the opportunity to showcase Iran’s achievements, emphasizing advancements in technology.

Venezuela’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Fatima Fernandes Juarez (R) on her arrival at the event

Iran is currently ranked 18th in aerospace, excelling in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), holding the 16th position in Artificial Intelligence, successfully launching its 13th satellite into space, achieving a top-10 status in heart transplants, and standing 15th in medical knowledge, among other notable accomplishments.

China’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong (L) chats with a guest as Eritrea’s envoy looks on

Iran’s Ambassador greets Venezuela’s Embassy First Secretary Mr Rafael Arundell

The event was graced by the presence of several ambassadors, including; Lulama Xingwana (South Africa), Zhang Lizhong (China), Tania Perez Xiques (Cuba), Fatima Fernandes Juarez (Venezuela), Mohammed Suleiman Ahmed (Eritrea), Ahmad Ibrahim (Sudan), and the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Archbishop Luigi Bianco, along with other diplomats.

Iran’s Ambassador in a group photo with Cuba’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Tania Perez Xiques (2nd R)

The display of Iranian products, including the country’s renowned drones, added a touch of cultural richness to the celebration.

As the Glorious Victory anniversary celebration concluded, it left a resonating message of friendship, cooperation, and shared achievements between Iran and Uganda, echoing the commitment to further strengthen their diplomatic ties in the years to come.

UNDP Uganda Resident Representative Ms Nwanne Vwede-Obahor (R) graced the occasion

Iran’s drone tech was on display

Minister Oboth has a word with China’s Ambassador to Uganda H.E Zhang Lizhong as Ambassador Majid looks on