Uganda and Japan strengthened their partnership during talks at the Foreign Affairs Ministry Thursday. Minister Okello Oryem met with JICA Country Representative Inoue Yoichi to discuss development projects. The officials reviewed current programs and planned future cooperation efforts. Japan has supported Uganda since 2007 with major infrastructure work. Both countries want to expand their working relationship.
JICA finished building the Karuma Bridge that connects important trade routes. The agency spent over 600 million dollars on Uganda projects since starting operations. Japanese funds helped build the Kampala Flyover and fix the Nile Bridge at Jinja. Teams work on farming programs across northern Uganda and West Nile areas. These regions house 1.5 million refugees from nearby countries.
Agriculture employs seven out of ten Ugandan workers making it crucial for development. JICA teaches farmers better growing methods and helps them reach markets. Minister Oryem thanked Japan for steady support over six decades of friendship. Uganda wants more partnerships that help communities grow economically. The countries agreed to increase joint projects that benefit ordinary Ugandans.
JICA finished building the Karuma Bridge that connects important trade routes. The agency spent over 600 million dollars on Uganda projects since starting operations. Japanese funds helped build the Kampala Flyover and fix the Nile Bridge at Jinja. Teams work on farming programs across northern Uganda and West Nile areas. These regions house 1.5 million refugees from nearby countries.
Agriculture employs seven out of ten Ugandan workers making it crucial for development. JICA teaches farmers better growing methods and helps them reach markets. Minister Oryem thanked Japan for steady support over six decades of friendship. Uganda wants more partnerships that help communities grow economically. The countries agreed to increase joint projects that benefit ordinary Ugandans.
