The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs), Hon. Henry Okello Oryem, today held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Mourad Amokrane, the Ambassador of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Uganda, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters in Kampala.
The two dignitaries discussed matters of mutual interest, with a key focus on the upcoming 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), scheduled to take place from August 20–22, 2025 in Yokohama, Japan.
The Minister underscored Uganda’s readiness to actively participate in the summit, noting that TICAD remains a critical platform for advancing Africa’s development agenda through strong partnerships with Japan and other international stakeholders.
He expressed Uganda’s appreciation for Algeria’s continued commitment to regional solidarity and collaboration on multilateral platforms.
Established in 1993, TICAD is a Japanese-led initiative co-hosted by the Government of Japan, the United Nations, the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the World Bank.
The conference was launched to promote high-level policy dialogue between African leaders and development partners and has since become a cornerstone of Japan’s diplomacy with Africa.
TICAD focuses on promoting peace, stability, trade, and investment on the continent, with past editions addressing a wide range of challenges including healthcare, education, industrialization, infrastructure development, climate change, and food security.
TICAD 9 will mark a return to Japan after the eighth conference was held in Tunisia in 2022, and it is expected to draw participation from heads of state and government, business leaders, civil society, and international organizations.
Hon. Oryem and Ambassador Amokrane also reviewed the state of bilateral relations between Uganda and Algeria, highlighting the need to enhance cooperation in areas such as energy, education, defense, agriculture, and trade.
Both parties acknowledged the strong historical ties between the two countries, rooted in shared Pan-African values and a mutual commitment to South-South cooperation.
