The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday held a strategic meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to Uganda, His Excellency Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe, with discussions centered on revitalizing military cooperation and advancing regional peace.
The Sudanese Ambassador was accompanied by the Military Attaché of Sudan to Uganda, Maj. Gen. Dr. Faisal Al Tayeb Ali Khogali.
In his remarks, Ambassador Ahmed commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for its continued contribution to regional peace and stability. He stressed Sudan’s interest in strengthening its long-standing military partnership with Uganda.
“Uganda has consistently demonstrated commitment to regional peace and stability. We are eager to restore and strengthen military cooperation between our two countries,” Ambassador Ahmed noted.
General Muhoozi welcomed the delegation and reaffirmed Uganda’s solidarity with Sudan in its quest for peace. He underscored the historic ties between the two nations, recalling Sudan’s past support for Uganda’s security operations.
“Uganda sent troops to support President Kiir when civil war broke out in the country in 2013, just two years after it gained independence from Sudan, and has repeatedly joined efforts against armed opposition and internal coup threats. We remain optimistic that total peace can be achieved in Sudan,” the CDF said.
The meeting is part of General Muhoozi’s wider regional engagements aimed at strengthening security partnerships. Recently, he met South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba, where they discussed security cooperation, peace initiatives, and economic collaboration. He has also held talks with several African heads of state and military leaders on advancing continental stability.
The Entebbe meeting is expected to inject fresh momentum into Uganda–Sudan defence relations, reaffirming Kampala’s role as a key player in efforts to stabilize the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region.
