Uganda and the Russian Federation will convene the third Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific, and Technical Cooperation on October 7–8, 2025, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expediting long-pending cooperation agreements.
The announcement was made at a media briefing held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala, jointly addressed by Uganda’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Moses Kizige, and Russian Ambassador to Uganda, Vladlen Semivolos.
The high-level meeting will be preceded by the arrival of both delegations on October 5 and will run concurrently with a Business Conference and Private Sector Exhibition.
According to Ambassador Kizige, the Kampala session will focus on reviewing progress since the last commission in Moscow in 2018 and unlocking over 23 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) whose signing and implementation have faced delays.
“Despite a steady pace, this 3rd Intergovernmental Commission and previous Joint Permanent Commission require active follow-up on MoUs signed with various MDAs so that we can benefit from one another,” Kizige emphasized.
Ambassador Semivolos underscored the growing potential in Uganda–Russia cooperation, noting that Russia, now ranked as the world’s fourth-largest economy, offers Uganda a vast market for key exports such as coffee and minerals.
The commission is also expected to map new opportunities in scientific research, technical exchange, and investment facilitation, while providing a platform for private sector players from both countries to forge partnerships.
With both governments pledging renewed commitment to accelerate the implementation of agreements, the Munyonyo meeting is set to mark a new phase in Uganda–Russia relations, positioning Kampala as a hub for advancing East Africa’s strategic partnerships with Moscow.
