INDIA-UGANDA
| Establishment of Relations | 1965 |
| Brief History | The bilateral relations between India and Uganda are characterised by historical cultural linkages, extensive economic and trade interests, and a convergence on major bilateral and international issues. A 27000+ Indian/PIO population in Uganda, a bilateral trade of nearly US$ 1.3 billion, a steady surge of Indian investments making India consistently one of the top investors in Uganda, capacity building training programmes and institutions, and a common and deep respect for universal values like democracy and peace reinforce the architecture of India-Uganda bilateral relations. Trade and economic interests brought several Indians to the shores of East Africa as early as the 17th century in dhows laden with their wares. Eventually a number of Indians settled in East Africa, and many made Uganda their home. India’s freedom struggle inspired the early Ugandan activists to fight colonization and Uganda eventually achieved Independence in 1962. Uganda remains an important partner in Africa. India and Uganda closely cooperate at regional and international fora. |
| Key Visits (President, VP, PM) | Prime Minister’s Visits: 24–25 July 2018 VP’s Visit: 21-23 February 2017 |
| Main Treaties and Agreements | |
| MOUs | MoU on Defence Cooperation. 2018 MoU on Visa exemption for Diplomatic and official passport holders. 2018 MoU on Cultural Exchange Programme. 2018 MoU on Material Testing Laboratory. 2018 |
| Working Groups | Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) |
| Bilateral Trade – | Total Trade: 2017-18- 588.47 USD Million 2016-17- 563.41 USD Million 2015-16 – 615.46 USD Million 2014-15 – 591.61 USD Million Major Imports: edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers coffee, tea, mate and spices, wood and articles of wood, wood charcoal cotton, essential oils, and cocoa and cocoa preparation Major Exports: pharmaceutical products, vehicles, plastic, paper and paperboard,organic chemicals |
| Grant/Loan/Aid | During the visit of VP of India to Uganda, India announced donation of US $ 2 million worth of medicines and US $ 1 million worth medical equipment. 2017 Lines of Credits for construction of electricity lines and Substations worth US $ 141 million. 2018 Agriculture and Dairy production for US $ 64 million. 2018 |
| Ongoing Negotiations | [For example FTA and Status] |
| Disputes | |
| Key Officials | Ambassador/HC– India to Uganda- H. E. Mr. Ravi Shankar Ambassador/HC –Uganda to India – H.E. Mrs Ambassador Grace Akello |
[RUNNING UPDATE – LAST UPDATED ON 20 NOVEMBER 2018 TO INCLUDE YEARS 2014 -2018 ONLY]
SOURCES:
- Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
2. Ministry of Commerce, Government of India