President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni recently bid farewell to India's outgoing High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Upender Singh Rawat, at State House in Entebbe. During the farewell call, President Museveni commended Rawat for his service and contribution to strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and India. The President expressed his gratitude and wished Rawat good luck in his next tour of duty. Rawat was accompanied by Mr. Yogender Singh, the Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission in Uganda, and Ambassador Henry Mayega, Head of International Economic Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
H.E Rawat has served in Uganda for three years and three months. During his tenure, he worked closely with the Ugandan government to advance cooperation in several sectors and deepen relations between the two countries. One of the key achievements during his tenure was the establishment and operationalisation of the first offshore campus of India's National Forensic Sciences University in Jinja, Uganda, on April 12, 2023. The institution offers training in forensic science and security-related disciplines.
The National Forensic Sciences University in Jinja contributes to cooperation between Uganda and India in education, scientific research, and security. The university's establishment demonstrates the growing partnership between the two countries in the education sector. This collaboration is expected to enhance Uganda's capacity in forensic science and security-related fields.
H.E Rawat also highlighted his collaboration with Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bank of Uganda on the National Payment Switch. This digital financial initiative aims to strengthen secure cross-border remittance solutions and integrate the Ugandan diaspora into the national financial ecosystem. The National Payment Switch is expected to facilitate secure and efficient financial transactions between Uganda and other countries.
The outgoing High Commissioner is expected to return to India, where he will report to the headquarters for his next deployment. President Museveni's farewell call to Rawat marks the end of his tenure in Uganda. The President's appreciation for Rawat's service reflects the importance of the relationship between Uganda and India.
The relationship between Uganda and India has been strengthened through various collaborations during Rawat's tenure. These collaborations include education, scientific research, security, and financial initiatives. The two countries have made significant progress in deepening their bilateral relations, and Rawat's contributions have played a crucial role in this progress.
H.E Rawat's departure marks the end of an era in Uganda-India relations. His legacy in Uganda will be remembered through the various initiatives he implemented during his tenure. The impact of his contributions will continue to be felt in Uganda, and his departure paves the way for a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries.
Key points
- President Museveni commends India's outgoing High Commissioner to Uganda, H.E Upender Singh Rawat, for strengthening bilateral relations.
