The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Bilateral Consultations aimed at strengthening cooperation and deepening the long-standing friendship between the two nations.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministerial Review Conference on Wednesday, reaffirming both countries’ shared commitment to advancing the principles of South-South cooperation and multilateral engagement.
The MoU was signed by John Mulimba, Minister of State for Regional Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, and Touhid Hossain, Foreign Affairs Advisor of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.
The agreement seeks to enhance friendly and cooperative relations between Uganda and Bangladesh and to expand collaboration in political, economic, cultural, and educational fields. Both sides also agreed to exchange views on regional and international issues of mutual interest.
“This Memorandum marks a new chapter in the strong and growing partnership between Uganda and Bangladesh.
Through regular consultations, we will continue to explore new avenues for cooperation that support our mutual development goals and foster understanding between our peoples,” said Mulimba.
In his remarks, Touhid Hossain noted that the MoU reflects Bangladesh’s broader vision of strengthening global partnerships through dialogue and mutual respect.
“Our two countries share common aspirations for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. This framework will enable us to work together more closely, exchange ideas, and build on our shared values within the spirit of South-South cooperation,” Hossain said.
Under the terms of the MoU, Uganda and Bangladesh have agreed to hold regular consultations at least once every two years. These meetings will provide a structured platform to review bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and international developments of common concern.
The consultations will be held alternately in Dhaka and Kampala, or at other agreed venues such as the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Geneva, or any other international forum, as may be mutually decided through diplomatic channels.
Officials from both countries expressed optimism that the agreement will open doors for expanded economic cooperation, academic exchanges, and people-to-people linkages. The MoU is also expected to lay the groundwork for future agreements in trade, investment, and technical collaboration.