Japan-Uganda Relations
Courtesy Call on Prime Minister ISHIBA By Vice President ALUPO of Uganda
August 21, 2025
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On August 21, commencing at 2:30 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, received a courtesy call from H. E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Epel ALUPO, Vice President of the Republic of Uganda, who is visiting Japan to participate in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). The overview of the meeting is as follows:
- At the outset, Prime Minister ISHIBA expressed his wish to further enhance bilateral cooperation with Uganda, described as the "Pearl of Africa" and a crucial transportation hub in East Africa. In response, Vice President Alupo conveyed greetings from President Museveni to Prime Minister ISHIBA, mentioning commonality between TICAD and the NAM (Non-Aligned Movement), of which Uganda holds the presidency, and expressed his desire to further develop the good bilateral relationship.
- Following that, Prime Minister ISHIBA expressed his respect for Uganda, Africa's largest refugee-host country, and stated that Japan would continue to support Uganda’s efforts as one of the co-hosts of Global Refugee Forum (GRF). He also stated that Japan would contribute to strengthening regional connectivity, referring to the fact that Japan is implementing the re-construction of the Karuma Bridge on the Northern Corridor. In addition, Prime Minister ISHIBA, mentioning that Lot 1 of the Kampala Flyover Construction was completed and the improvement of Traffic Control in Kampala city will be completed this August, expressed his expectation that these projects would contribute to Uganda's economic growth. In response, Vice President Alupo expressed her gratitude for Japan’s support to date and her expectation for further support from Japan, notably infrastructure development.