Kampala, Uganda – The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of International Affairs, Hon. Okello Henry Oryem, held a productive meeting with the leadership of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), marking a transition at the helm of the Agency’s Uganda office. The Minister bid farewell to the outgoing Chief Representative, Mr. Inoue Yoichi, commending his contribution to strengthening Uganda- Japan relations, and welcomed the incoming Chief Representative, Mr. Osaki Mitsuhiro.

Discussions focused on deepening development cooperation, with emphasis on Uganda’s priority areas, including infrastructure development, agriculture, and post conflict recovery in Northern Uganda. Hon. Oryem underscored the importance of aligning JICA’s interventions with national development goals and encouraged the Agency to extend its reach to underserved regions across the country. He further highlighted the need for close collaboration with Government institutions to enhance coordination and maximise impact.

The JICA delegation reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting Uganda’s development agenda and extended an invitation to Hon. Oryem to officiate as Chief Guest at the Agency’s 25th anniversary celebrations scheduled for July 2026.

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