Kampala, Uganda – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Japan, focusing on infrastructure development, direct procurement of road equipment, and expanded investment in the agro-processing sector.
The President made these remarks today while receiving Ambassador Takahashi Misako, the Assistant Minister for African Affairs, and her delegation from Japan.
During the meeting, President Museveni expressed his gratitude to the Japanese Government for its continuous support over the years. He specifically highlighted major infrastructure projects funded by Japan, including the Kampala Flyover and the cable-stayed bridge in Jinja.
In response, Ambassador Takahashi noted Japan’s growing interest in expanding support for Uganda. She revealed that Japan is preparing to fund the Kampala Flyover project and will officially break ground for the Karuma Bridge in November. She also noted that 17 Japanese companies are already actively operating in Uganda.
President Museveni used the meeting to push for a more direct approach to acquiring road equipment. “I told them that we want to acquire road equipment directly through the Japanese Government, without middlemen,” Museveni stated. He emphasized that every urban center in Uganda should have its own equipment to speed up local infrastructure works, rather than sharing resources across entire districts.
Beyond infrastructure, the President extended an open invitation to Japanese companies to invest in Uganda’s agro-processing industry. He emphasized that such investments are crucial for job creation and economic prosperity.
“Our aim is global affluence, everybody to be rich. When Uganda and Japan prosper together, everybody benefits,” President Museveni said.
The meeting underscores Uganda’s ongoing efforts to foster international partnerships that drive local economic development and improve regional infrastructure.
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