CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba

The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has today met with the Ambassador of Belgium to Uganda, His Excellency Hugues Chantry, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe.

The meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding bilateral relations between the two nations and addressing their bilateral security cooperation.

In his remarks, the Chief of Defence Forces called for the continuation of the good relationship between Uganda and Belgium at all levels, underscoring the importance of sustained diplomatic and defence engagement.

Furthermore, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba discussed the regional security landscape, covering the ongoing stabilization efforts in Somalia under African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia, Operation Shujaa in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and peacebuilding initiatives in South Sudan.

The Belgian ambassador was accompanied by the Defence Advisor of Belgium to Uganda, Col Michel Recour and other high ranking military acknowledged the excellent relationship with Uganda and pledged to continue working to ensure smooth relations and both parties concluded by reaffirming their commitment to working together to promote peace and security in the region and to exploring new avenues of mutual cooperation.