Seoul, Korea – The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Tokyo engaged members of the Ugandan diaspora in the Republic of Korea as part of its efforts to strengthen their contribution to Uganda’s national development and economic transformation agenda, particularly through technology transfer, investment, skills and knowledge sharing, and trade promotion.

The strategic diaspora outreach engagement, held in Seoul, brought together Ugandan Government officials, members of the Ugandan community in the Republic of Korea and other stakeholders ahead of the Uganda–Korea Trade and Investment Meeting, held from 6 to 10 September 2026.

Uganda’s delegation was led by the Rt. Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga, Second Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, who emphasised the important role of the diaspora as ambassadors and strategic partners in advancing Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.

In her remarks, Amb. Tophace Khaawa, Head of the Uganda Mission in Tokyo, underscored the significance of the Ugandan diaspora in supporting the country’s development agenda. She encouraged Ugandans living in the Republic of Korea to leverage their skills, knowledge, professional networks and resources to contribute to Uganda’s national development efforts.

Amb. Henry Mayega, Head of the International Economic Cooperation Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the importance of strengthening engagement between the Government of Uganda and its diaspora. He noted the valuable contribution of Ugandans living abroad in promoting Uganda’s interests, fostering international partnerships and supporting national development.

Addressing the Ugandan community in the Republic of Korea, Amb. Jonny Muhindo, Head of the Diaspora Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, emphasised the importance of sustained and structured engagement with Ugandans abroad. He encouraged members of the diaspora to actively participate in the annual Diaspora Convention and other initiatives aimed at supporting Uganda’s socio-economic transformation.

The Ugandan delegation also used the engagement as an opportunity to consult members of the diaspora on the proposed Diaspora Policy, with a view to incorporating their perspectives and strengthening the framework for Government engagement with Ugandans living abroad.

The engagement further provided a platform to strengthen cooperation between Uganda and its citizens in the Republic of Korea, while exploring opportunities for increased investment, skills and technology transfer, trade, innovation and knowledge exchange in support of Uganda’s national development priorities.

Amb. Jonny Muhindo (L), Rt. Hon. Dr. Crispus Kiyonga (C), and Amb. Tophace Khaawa (R) address the Ugandan community in the Republic of Korea