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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Monday welcomed Johan Borgstam, the European Union (EU) Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, at the Special Forces Command Headquarters. The meeting reaffirmed the longstanding security partnership between Uganda and the EU.<\/b><\/p>\n

This engagement served as a follow-up to initial discussions held in November 2024, underlining the ongoing dialogue and strategic cooperation between the Ugandan People\u2019s Defence Forces (UPDF) and the European Union.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the meeting, Muhoozi highlighted the importance of continued collaboration.<\/p>\n

\u201cUganda values the European Union\u2019s unwavering commitment to regional stability. Your support through the EU\u2019s Great Lakes Strategy has been instrumental in reinforcing peace and security in our region. We consider this technical cooperation a cornerstone of our strengthened partnership,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The discussion also focused on the UPDF\u2019s external operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. Muhoozi emphasized the critical role of these operations in supporting regional peace.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur engagements beyond Uganda\u2019s borders are aimed at stabilizing conflict-affected areas, and we appreciate the EU\u2019s consistent backing of these efforts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Borgstam, expressing gratitude for the warm reception, commended the UPDF\u2019s contribution to regional stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a privilege to meet with General Kainerugaba and the UPDF leadership. We recognize and applaud Uganda\u2019s pivotal role in promoting peace and security across the Great Lakes Region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The meeting was attended by Ambassador Jan Sadek, Head of the EU Delegation to Uganda, and his deputy, Guillaume Chartrain. On the UPDF side, the delegation included Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba, Chief of Joint Staff, and Brig Gen Paddy Ankunda, Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security \u2013 Defence Engagement and International Affairs.<\/p>\n

Both parties affirmed their commitment to continuing dialogue, deepening technical cooperation, and jointly addressing security challenges in the region.<\/p>\n

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