Paul Amoru presents credentials as Uganda's new High Commissioner to South Africa

Paul Amoru  has presented  presented his credentials as the new High Commissioner of Uganda to South Africa.

Amoru presented his letter of credence to Ambassador M.H Hoyana, the  acting Chief of State Protocol of the Republic of South Africa at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa.

The High Commissioner designate was accompanied to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa by two Uganda High Commission Officials incluidng the  Minister Counsellor Robert Bitaroho and Counsellor Sarah Nakamya.

Amoru  who arrived on July, 30 for his tour of duty  expressed gratitude to his host for the immediate opportunity granted to him to present copy of his letter of credence  which would allow him commence his duties in Pretoria South Africa.

He underscored to his host the existing excellent and cordial bilateral relations between Uganda and South Africa which are anchored on a blood bond that dates far back before South Africa got her Independence.

Amorou also  highlighted to his host that Uganda provided a sanctuary for the South African freedom fighters of uMukonto Wesizwe, the military arm of ANC after the UN Security Council Resolution 435 that led to withdrawal of ANC from Angola at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership and  Pan – African Centre of Excellence in Kaweweta- Luwero which later  became a home and training ground for the ANC freedom fighters.

The High Commissioner designate emphasized that this gesture remains a key building block for the foundation of friendship between the two countries and added that his government and the people Uganda take pride in the support shared by the two countries for the uMukhonto Wesizwe team during the struggle for freedom and democracy for the Republic of South Africa.

He also expressed to his host the need for the two countries to augment the outcomes of the recently concluded Joint Commission of Cooperation(JCC) meeting hosted by Uganda in Kampala.

The two exchanged views on topical matters on the continent such as Pan-Africanism, impact of Covid-19, socio-economic issues, politics, climate change and its impact, collaborative exchanges in various fields, among others.

The High Commissioner designate pledged his commitment to work with his hosts to deepen and expand the scope of cooperation in advancing the common goals of serving the people of both countries to the best of his abilities.

He cordially requested his hosts  to render him kind assistance for the successful fulfillment of his tasks.

In response, Ambassador M.H Hoyana, the acting  Chief of State Protocol of the Republic of South Africa at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation  Amoru the very best in his new assignment as the High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda to South Africa.