President Museveni has held a meeting with a prominent investor from Qatar, Mr. Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah at
State Lodge, Nakasero.
Mr. Khalid is also a former Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar.
The meeting centred around deepening bilateral investment cooperation, with a focus on key sectors including petroleum supply infrastructure, mining and agriculture.
President Museveni assured his visitor of Uganda’s readiness to strengthen ties with Qatar investors in order to modernize and expand the critical sectors for national development.
The president also presented proposals aimed at value addition in Uganda’s agricultural sector, particularly in coffee and
fruit processing, to enhance export competitiveness.
He also proposed collaboration in the mining sector, specifically in the processing of lithium, a strategic mineral necessary for clean energy technology.
The president extended an invitation for partnership in the manufacture of electric vehicle batteries, positioning Uganda as a key player in the global green energy transition.
“Uganda has the raw materials and with the right partnerships, we can add value locally and build an industrial base that serves both regional and international markets,” said President Museveni.
Mr. Khalid expressed strong interest in the proposed areas and affirmed Qatar’s commitment to exploring mutually beneficial ventures with Uganda.
This engagement is a significant step forward in strengthening Uganda- Qatar economic relations and supporting Uganda’s drive for industrialization and sustainable development.