MoS KV Singh holds talks with Uganda Minister of Foreign Affairs on expanding partnership across all domains
Kampala, October 16
Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held talks with Odongo Jeje Abubakar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, on Thursday to expand partnership across all domains.
Singh said that both the countries enjoy warm ties based on mutual respect.
In a post on X, he said, "Delighted to meet H.E. Mr. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda. India and Uganda enjoy warm relations grounded in historical ties and mutual respect. We held productive discussions on strengthening and expanding our partnership across multiple dimensions--including trade, defence, development cooperation, and capacity building."
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Earlier in the day, India highlighted the persistence of terrorism and terming it as a "shared threat" called on Non Alligned Movement (NAM) member states to tackle it through deeper international cooperation.
Delivering the National Statement at the 19th NAM Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting in Kampala, Vardhan Singh in a concealed jibe at Pakistan, said that countries which have terrorism as their national state policy and glorify terrorists must be condemned.
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"Terrorism is a shared threat that can be addressed only through deeper international cooperation. For decades, India has been a victim of barbaric cross-border terrorist attacks, most recently on 22 April 2025, when innocent tourists were slaughtered in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir," he said.
"It is imperative that the Non-Aligned Movement display zero-tolerance for terrorism. Any sponsorship, support, justification or cover-up of terrorism will come back to bite those who do so," the Union Minister of State said.
He added that countries that allow terror hubs to rise deserve stringent condemnation.
"When nations declare terror as state policy, when terror hubs are allowed to proliferate with impunity, when terrorists are glorified by the functionaries of a State, such actions deserve nothing but unequivocal condemnation," he said.
"Virtually every member of this movement is cognizant of the challenge posed by terrorism and is committed to combating it," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally someone calling out terrorism directly! The veiled reference to Pakistan was much needed. We've suffered enough cross-border attacks. Strong stance by our minister ðŸ‘
While I appreciate the strong anti-terrorism message, I hope our government also focuses on economic diplomacy. Trade partnerships should bring tangible benefits to Indian businesses and create jobs back home.
The Pahalgam attack reference hits close to home. My cousin was there during that time. Glad our leaders are taking a firm stand internationally. Zero tolerance is the only way forward against terrorism.
Interesting to see India's diplomatic approach in Africa. The capacity building and development cooperation aspects could create long-term strategic advantages. Smart move by the external affairs ministry.
Hope these partnerships translate into real opportunities for Indian companies. We have so much to offer in technology, healthcare, and infrastructure. Africa is the next growth frontier!
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