Politics 27 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Uganda and Norway Agree to Strengthen Security Ties and Trade
Uganda and Norway held bilateral talks in Kampala, committing to boost trade volumes, enhance security cooperation, and plan a trade summit by 2027. Officials highlighted low current trade figures and praised Uganda's refugee hosting efforts. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-norway-hold-talks-to-boost-security-trade-volumes-5405200
Uganda and Norway wrapped up a one-day bilateral meeting in Kampala on March 26, 2026, aiming to deepen ties in key areas. The discussions, led by Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba and Norway’s Minister for International Cooperation Asmund Grover Aukrust, covered economic growth, regional stability, and global partnerships.
Trade between the nations is currently modest, with Uganda exporting $1 million worth of goods to Norway in 2024 while importing around $6 million. Mulimba stressed the urgency to increase these numbers, thanking Norway for its aid in education, green energy, and women’s programs.
Aukrust praised Uganda’s handling of refugees, noting the country shelters nearly 1.96 million as of late 2025 amid regional unrest. Both sides emphasized Uganda’s role in peace efforts and the value of dialogue for lasting solutions.
They called for UN reforms to tackle modern issues and committed to hosting a Norway-Uganda Trade and Investment Summit by the end of 2027 to draw more Norwegian business.
Norway’s team included Ambassador Tone Tinnas and other senior officials.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)