Uganda and the United States have agreed to explore new areas of cooperation focusing on the development of Uganda’s creative industries, child protection and efforts to combat human trafficking.

The agreement followed a meeting between Uganda’s Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde, and the Chargé d’Affaires at the US Embassy in Uganda, Mikael Cleverly, held at the Ministry.

According to the Ministry, discussions focused on strengthening Uganda–US cooperation around shared strategic priorities and identifying areas where the two countries can deepen their collaboration.

The meeting identified three key areas for potential cooperation: strengthening Uganda’s creative industries, advancing child protection initiatives and combating human trafficking.

The engagement highlights the continued interest of both countries in expanding bilateral cooperation beyond traditional diplomatic and economic relations to include social development, cultural and creative enterprise, and the protection of vulnerable populations.

Further details on specific programmes and implementation arrangements are expected as the two sides explore the proposed areas of collaboration.