Foreign relations of Uganda

Uganda has formal diplomatic relations with many countries, some accredited. Since the colonial era and after independence Uganda has grown to be one of the most important African countries. Uganda has diplomatic relations with many countries throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Uganda is a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations since 1962.

Nations with which Uganda has diplomatic relations
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Africa
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Burundi
  • Burundi has an embassy in Kampala.
  • Uganda has an embassy in Bujumbura.
 KenyaSee Kenya–Uganda relations

From 1961 to 1965 the two states, along with Tanzania, were united in the East African Common Services Organization, a common market with a loose federal structure.[1]

  • Kenya has a high commission in Kampala.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Nairobi.
 Mozambique 21 August 1975 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 August 1975[2]
 Namibia
  • Namibia is accredited to Uganda from its high commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
  • Uganda is accredited to Namibia from its high commission in Pretoria, South Africa.
 Rwanda18 December 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 December 1962[3]
  • Rwanda has a high commission in Kampala.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Kigali.
 Seychelles 6 April 1992 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 6 April 1992[4]
 South Africa24 June 1994
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on 24 June 1994[5]
  • Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations and of African Union.
  • South Africa has a high commission in Kampala.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Pretoria.
 South SudanSee South Sudan–Uganda relations

Uganda and South Sudan are neighboring states with strong cultural economic and political ties.

The South Sudan and the neighbouring state of Uganda enjoy relatively strong cultural, political, and economic ties. As South Sudan neared independence, both states begun to take advantage of increased opportunities for trade, development and educational exchanges. Political relationship between South Sudan and Uganda have been friendly for several decades, in contrast to Kampala's relationships with the Khartoum government, which have often been strained.

 TanzaniaSee Tanzania–Uganda relations
  • Tanzania has a high commission in Kampala.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Dar es Salaam.

Americas
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Argentina 17 June 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 June 1974[6]
 Bolivia 3 May 1989 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 May 1989[7]
 Brazil1970
  • Brazil is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Uganda is accredited to Brazil from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.
 Canada9 October 1962Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 October 1962[8]
  • Canada is accredited to Uganda from its high commission in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Ottawa.
 Colombia 5 May 1989 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 May 1989[9]
 Cuba 9 May 1974 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 May 1974[10]
 Dominica 4 May 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 May 2021[11]
 GuyanaJuly 21, 1970

Both countries established diplomatic relations on July 21, 1970.[12]

 Jamaica 21 September 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 2011[13]
 Mexico20 February 1976See Mexico–Uganda relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 February 1976[14]

  • Mexico is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala.[15]
  • Uganda is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.[16]
 Nicaragua 7 June 2019 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 June 2019[17]
 Paraguay 18 June 2010 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 June 2010[18]
 Peru 4 June 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 4 June 2021[19]
 Saint Kitts and Nevis 1 April 2022 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 April 2022[20]
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines27 July 2004
 United States9 October 1962See Uganda–United States relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 October 1962[22]

 Venezuela 27 April 1970 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 April 1970[23]

Asia
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Armenia 28 June 2013 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 June 2013[24]
 Bangladeshsee Bangladesh–Uganda relations

Bangladesh has an honorary consulate in Kampala.[25]

 Brunei Darussalam 21 October 2003 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 October 2003[26]
 Cambodia 23 January 2020 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 January 2020[27]
 China18 October 1962See China–Uganda relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 October 1962

  • China has an embassy in Kampala.
  • Uganda has an embassy in Beijing.
 Georgia 9 December 2010 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 9 December 2010[28]
 IndiaSee India–Uganda relations
 Indonesia12 January 1989

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 12 January1989[31]

 IsraelSee Israel–Uganda relations

Ugandas relations with Israel remain uneasily strained due to Operation Entebbe, the 1976 capturing of a French airliner hijacked by the Palestinian Liberation Organization and flown to Entebbe airport.

 Japan1962

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962.[32]

 Jordan 27 June 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 June 1972[33]
 Kuwait 28 June 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 June 1972[34]
 Kyrgyzstan 19 March 2014 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 19 March 2014[35]
 Laos 27 September 2021 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 27 September 2021[36]
 MalaysiaSee Malaysia–Uganda relations

Malaysia does not yet have a high commission in Kampala,[37] while Uganda has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Uganda high commission in Kuala Lumpur were also accredited to Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.[38][39]

 Maldives30 November 1993
 Mongolia20 November 2013

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 20 November 2013[41]

   Nepal12 June 2017
 Pakistan 1 August 1965 Both countries established diplomatic relationbs on 1 August 1965[43]
 Saudi Arabia 26 June 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 June 1972[44]
 South KoreaMarch 26, 1963
  • Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Republic of Uganda was on March 26, 1963.[45]
  • South Korea has an embassy in Kampala, which was reopened in 2011.[46]
 Syria 28 June 1972 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 June 1972[47]
 Turkey18 September 1969See Turkey–Uganda relations

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 September 1969[48]

 Turkmenistan 5 August 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 5 August 1999[50]
 Vietnam1973
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations on February 9, 1973.[51]
  • Vietnam is accredited to Uganda, through its embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Vietnam also maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala.[52]

Europe
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Andorra 11 March 2008 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 11 March 2008[53]
 Austria26 January 1966Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 January 1966[54]
 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3 December 2010 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 3 December 2010[60]
 Croatia 10 March 1999 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 10 March 1999[61]
 Cyprus
  • Both countries have established diplomatic relations and have signed an Agreement for Cooperation in the Field of Tourism.[62]
  • Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.
 DenmarkSee Denmark–Uganda relations
  • Denmark has an embassy in Kampala.
  • Uganda has an embassy in Copenhagen.
 France
  • France has an embassy in Kampala.
  • Uganda has an embassy in Paris.
 Germany October 9, 1962[63] See Germany–Uganda relations
  • Germany has an Embassy in Kampala.[64]
  • Uganda has an embassy in Berlin.[65]
 Hungary
  • Hungary is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya[66] and an honorary consulate in Kampala.[66]
  • Hungary is realizing the largest foreign development program in its history in Uganda.[67]
 Iceland2000
  • Both countries established diplomatic relations in 2000.[68]
  • Iceland has an embassy in Uganda.[69]
  • Uganda is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.[70]
 Italy1962

Both countries established diplomatic relations in 1962.[71]

 LatviaOctober 1, 2013

Both countries established diplomatic relations on October 1, 2013.[72]

 Lithuania15 March 2012

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 15 March 2012[73]

 Malta21 July 2004
 Moldova 23 October 2020 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 October 2020[75]
 Montenegro 14 July 2011 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 14 July 2011[76]
 Netherlands
 North Macedonia 26 July 2000 Both countries estabilshed diplomatic relations on 26 July 2000[79]
 RomaniaApril 27, 1969

Both countries established diplomatic relations on April 27, 1969.[80]

 RussiaSee Russia–Uganda relations
 San Marino 23 October 2020 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 October 2020[81]
 Serbia31 July 1963

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 July 1963[82]

 Slovenia 31 August 2006 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 August 2006[83]
 Spain 13 September 1969 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 September 1969[84]
 Ukraine7 September 1994Both countries established diplomatic relations on 7 September 1994[85]
 United KingdomSee Uganda–United Kingdom relations

Oceania
Country Formal Relations Began Notes
 Australia23 August 1965Both countries established diplomatic relations on 23 August 1965[88]
  • Australia is accredited to Uganda from its high commission in Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Uganda has a high commission in Canberra.
 Fiji 16 September 2013 Both countries established diplomatic relations on 16 September 2013[89]
 New Zealand
  • New Zealand is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Uganda is accredited to New Zealand from its high commission in Canberra, Australia.
  • Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.

International organisations

Uganda has been a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations since independence in 1962.

See also

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