GUIDELINESDIRECTIVES UNDER MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Presented by Hon Sam K Kutesa MOFA implements a foreign policy that promotes peaceful and friendly relations with all countries especially with our neighbors on the basis of respect for each other and mutual ID: 1002705
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1. IMPLEMENTATION OF NRM MANIFESTO COMMITMENTS AND PRESIDENTIAL STRATEGIC GUIDELINES/DIRECTIVES UNDER MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRSPresented byHon. Sam K. Kutesa
2. MOFA implements a foreign policy that promotes peaceful and friendly relations with all countries, especially with our neighbors, on the basis of respect for each other and mutual benefitsMinistry continues to pursue a policy of commercial and economic diplomacy to promote trade and investmentsUganda’s contribution to regional and international Economic development, peace and security is through EAC, ICGLR,IGAD, COMESA, AU and UN This is within the broad framework of NRM’s Manifesto aimed at promoting Uganda’s interests abroad.Introduction
3. VisionA secure nation with prosperous people. MissionTo promote and protect Uganda’s interests abroad.
4. 2.0 Key Functions of the MinistryTo promote Commercial and Economic DiplomacyTo promote Regional IntegrationTo mobilize and Empower Ugandans in the Diaspora for National DevelopmentTo promote Regional and International Peace and SecurityTo promote compliance with International Law related commitments/ obligationsTo provide Diplomatic, Protocol and Consular Services at home and AbroadTo promote Public Diplomacy and enhance national image abroadTo strengthen Institutional Capacity of the Ministry and it’s affiliated Institutions.
5. 3.0 Progress on implementation of Manifesto Commitments 2016 -2021 under Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the Manifesto commitments under Chapter Seventeen: “INTERNATIONAL AND REGIONAL CO-OPERATION”. These include:Fast-tracking implementation of national key infrastructure projects to enhance the country’s competitiveness while at the same time preparing to eventually fit into the EAC convergence criteria. The Northern Corridor Integration Projects are critical to Uganda as they will facilitate trade between the country and the region. NRM will, therefore, remain committed to the full implementation of these projects basing on earnings from some of the country’s resources such as oil and gas, as well as minerals.
6. Commitments …….c. NRM will continue to pursue the engagement with other EAC member states to pursue and attain the realisation of an EAC political federationd. The NRM will, therefore, continue to support UN and AMISOM pacification and peace keeping programmes in the region.
7. e. Construct/rehabilitate all our missions abroad including purchase of properties to house identified strategic missionsf. In addition, there are guidelines given by H.E. the President on Commercial diplomacy, Regional infrastructure, increasing exports, opening of new embassies, acquisition, development and maintenance of properties abroad. Commitments …….
8. Status of implementation on the above commitments
9. Commitment Planned outputs Cumulative progress1. Page 288, Commitment a)Fast-tracking implementation of national key infrastructure projects to enhance the country’s competitiveness while at the same time preparing to eventually fit into the EAC convergence criteria.Follow up on regional infrastructure projects like Standard Gauge Railway and Oil Pipeline The ministry has been liaising with Ministry of Works and Transport and that of Energy to advance the two projects on Standard Gauge Railway and Oil Pipeline. East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project was launched with the laying of foundation stones at Hoima and Mutukula. A commitment was secured from China on funding the Malaba – Kampala SGR Project
10. Commitment Planned outputs Cumulative progress2. Page 288, Commitment b)The Northern Corridor Integration Projects are critical to Uganda as they will facilitate trade between the country and the region. NRM will, therefore, remain committed to the full implementation of these projects basing on earnings from some of the country’s resources such as oil and gas, as well as minerals.Follow up on regional infrastructure projects like Standard Gauge Railway and Oil Pipeline The Ministry continues to coordinate the Implementation of the Northern Corridor integration projects which include infrastructure, energy generation and interconnection, and information communications technology
11. On Information and Communication Technology infrastructureHarmonization and utilization of cross border connectivity and establishment of regional standards.Harmonization of legal and regulatory framework for effective SIM card registration linked to National ID database.Partner States implementation of the One Network Area on roaming (voice) on 2nd January 2015 and on SMS on 1st July 2015. Work is in progress on introduction of harmonized roaming on Data and Mobile Financial Services.A cyber security Memorandum of Understanding was signed in June 2016 during the 10th Summit Meeting of Heads of State, in Kampala.
12. ON CROSS BORDER MOVEMENT Heads of State approved the use of travel across the region using identity card as a travel document in January 2014. This has deepened regional integration and free movement of people in the three countries. On 8th June 2015 the Agreements on Total Liberalization of Free Movement of Labour and Free Movement of Services was signed. A number of One Stop Border Posts along the Northern Corridor have been completed and are fully operational. These include Busia, Malaba and Mirama Hills. ON TOURISM A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the East Africa Tourist Visa was signed to enhance cooperation and promotion of tourism of the three Partner States as a single tourist destination through issuance of the East Africa Tourist Visa (EATV). This would enable tourists to visit all the three Northern Corridor Partner State countries (Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda) with a single visa.
13. Commitment Planned outputs Cumulative progress3. Page 288, Commitment c)NRM will continue to pursue the engagement with other EAC member states to pursue and attain the realisation of an EAC political federation.Participate in the EAC meeting and summits Together with MEACA and other stakeholders, the Ministry has actively participated in EAC meetings/summits. In the engagements to purse and attain the realization of an EAC political federation, the following protocols have so far been signed :-Customs Union, Common Market, Monetary Union Uganda has been the first country to contribute to the budget of this activity.
14. Commitment Planned outputs Cumulative progress4. Page 288, Commitment d) The current peace and security prevailing in Uganda is only guaranteed by both the capabilities of the UPDF internally and externally and by the absence of terrorist threats in the region. The NRM will, therefore, continue to support UN and AMISOM pacification and peace keeping programmes in the region.Follow up on peace initiatives in Somalia, South Sudan and Burundi. Participate in UN meetings. Participate in ordinary summits of AU; IGAD; and ICGLRThe Ministry has been actively participating in bilateral meetings through Joint Permanent Commissions where peace and security issues are part of the areas of cooperation.
15. CUMULATIVE PROGRESS continued Border reaffirmation and demarcation exercises were carried out on the Uganda –DRC border, Uganda – Tanzania and Uganda – Rwanda.Coordinated the repatriation of former M23 rebels back to DRC in February 2019 who were being viewed a source of tensions to the Uganda – DRC relations. At a multilateral level, the Ministry is engaged in the regional peace and security discourse under the following frameworks:AU where Uganda has been a member of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) until 2018. Uganda is the largest Troop Contributing Country to the African Union Mission in Somali (AMISOM) IGAD where Uganda actively participated and is a Guarantor of the Revitalized Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan (R- ARCSS).
16. CUMULATIVE PROGRESS continued ICGLR, where Uganda is a key player in the peace and security processes within the Great Lakes Region. Uganda continues to engage the ICGLR member states, specifically DRC to neutralize the negative forces in the region particularly Eastern DRC. Relatedly, Uganda continues to participate in and hosted the 9th Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) Summit under the Peace Security and Cooperation (PSC) Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) under Chairman of H.E. Yoweri Museveni. EAC where the Ministry participates in Joint Sectoral Council meetings on Foreign Policy Coordination, Defence and Interstate security. The sectoral council meetings have developed the Peace and Security mechanism for the EAC which guarantees the security of EAC member states. Similarly the member states are working on developing a Mutual Defense Pact.
17. CUMULATIVE PROGRESS continuedUnder EAC, Uganda has actively participated in the inter-Burundi dialogue where H.E President Museveni was the Mediator. Uganda Continue to host UNRSC in Entebbe which supports peace and security keeping missions of MONUSCOin DRC, in Burundi, South Sudan, Central African Republic of Congo and Somalia. It is pre-deployment centre and also acts as a family centre for the UN staff
18. Commitment Planned outputs Cumulative progress5. Page 288, Commitment d)Construct/rehabilitate all our missions abroad including purchase of properties to house identified strategic missionsConstruct/rehabilitate as well as purchase of properties for Uganda Missions abroad.Government of Uganda owns 38 properties abroad. During the period under review the Ministry has: Constructed;- The Chancery and two staff apartments in Kigali – Rwanda Chancery in Bujumbura which is at 75% completion 7 prefabricated units in Mogadishu 2017/18The Consular and guard house in Dar Es Salaam
19. CUMULATIVE PROGRESS continued Renovated;The former Chancery in Kinshasa now commercial property generating Ugshs. 924m per year Official residence in Copenhagen, Brussels; and chanceries in Washington and Dar es Salaam Acquired land in;Guangzhou and Dodoma for the construction of Chanceries/Official Residences Construction works for chancery in Juba will commence in July 2019 and renovation of Chancery in Brussels started this May 2019.
20. Commitment Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 2: Standard Gauge Railway Planned Outputs: -Coordinate with Key Partners as well as counterparts in Kenya and Rwanda to fast track implementationTarget Conclusion of financing agreement for Malaba-Kampala sector by end of October 2016, and Commencement of construction in December 2016The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been working closely with Ministry of Works to advance the implementation of SGR. Strategic Guidelines/Directives
21. Kenya has obtained funding for the Mombasa-Nairobi; Nairobi-Naivasha sections. Construction of the Mombasa-Nairobi section is complete with a fully operational cargo and passenger service. The construction of the Nairobi-Naivasha section of the railway network is on-going, and is planned for completed before end 2019. This will lead to Kisumu and then Malaba. We are rehabilitating Port Bell – Kampala and construction of Bukasa port is ongoing as Kenya completes Kisumu- Malaba All Partner States are finalizing project proposals on all the remaining sections to facilitate securing the funding for constructions to take off in all countries.Uganda government negotiations with EXIM Bank of China on financing the Uganda section of the Standard Gauge Railway is on-going.It has been agreed to rehabilitate the old meter gauge railway line while awaiting construction of the SGR. CUMMULATIVE PROGRESS continued…..
22. DirectivePlanned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 3: Building of 22 industrial parks/export processing zones-Ministry and Missions abroad to publicize opportunities and mobilize investments including through Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) for development of the industrial parks. Target Mobilize foreign investors to invest in establishment of 4 Industrial Parks annually with effect from FY 2017/2018Uganda Liao Shen Industrial started its operations at Kapeeka, Nakaseke district. The Park is expected to offer more than 16,000 jobs to the Ugandan people indirectly and directly.Liuyang National Economic Development Zone committed to develop Hunan-Uganda industrial park following the mission to Uganda from 10th-23rd August 2018;Holley group from China has committed to co-invest in and expand Kapeka industrial park to 5 square miles;
23. Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 7: Issues to deal with in agricultural sector, particularly modernization and value addition-Mobilize investors in agro-processing and value addition. The targeted source countries include Netherlands, India, Israel, Turkey, Egypt and UK. TargetMobilize 5 investors to invest in agro-processing and valuation addition annuallyGerman Firm SUN farming GmbH agreed to Invest USD 50 Million in Food and Energy Projects in Uganda. The firm is to partner with the Presidential Initiative on Banana Industrial Development to carry out the project at the Institute;Hainan Qinfu Co. Ltd obtained an investment license from UIA on 24th October 2018 to invest US $ 179million in freshwater aquaculture; A Dubai based company, Al Rawabi Farms, was attracted to establish a $100m farm in Masaka; Shanghai GreeChain Company signed an agreement on 15th December 2018 to strategically cooperate with HO& MU Co. Ltd. An Egyptian company manufacturing transformers and electric meters.An Egypt- Uganda food security company ltd was established on Bombo road. An MOU has been signed between Ministry of Defense and Egypt on animal breeding.
24. Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 8: Oil refinery and crude oil pipeline -Ensure that development of the Oil refinery and crude oil pipeline is fast racked and done on schedule as per directives of the NCIP Summit. -Participate as a member of the Project Development Committee, in the meetings to draft and inter-governmental agreement on the crude oil pipeline. -Coordinate with the Ministry of Works and Transport on the development of Kabaale/Hoima Airport.TargetCompletion of refinery and pipeline by 2019/2020The Ministry of Foreign Affairs participates in meetings as a member of the Project Development Committee, in the meetings to draft and inter-governmental agreement on the crude oil pipeline. A meeting was held with the Project Sponsors on the business model in December 2018. The revised business model is still under review. A meeting on concluding issues identified for harmonization of the Host Government Agreements (HGAs) was held with the Government of Tanzania team from 21st-25th January, 2019 in Kampala. An HGA negotiation meeting was held with the Project Sponsors from 25th-29th March, 2019 in Kampala. A meeting with specialized institutions like Immigration, Lands, and Security took place from 9th-12th April, 2019. AN agreement has been signed with a consortium of two companies, one from USA and Italy to undertake construction of the refinery and a commitment fee of USD 17million has already been paid. On the pipeline, ground breaking took place in Tanga, Mutukula and Hoima.
25. Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 10: Protection of the environment - Follow up on implementation of ratified Paris Agreement on Climate Change; -Coordinate with MoWE to mobilize funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and other sources.Sourced US$ 24.1million from green climate Fund for building resilient communities, wetland eco systems in eastern UgandaThe Ministry also continues to follow on implementation of ratified Paris Agreement on Climate Change
26. Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 20: To earn more from the tourism sector-Step up promotion of tourist sites to attract more tourists to Uganda, as part of the Ministry’s economic and commercial diplomacy; - Uganda’s Missions abroad have been directed to intensify efforts in this regard. Target5% annual increase in number of tourist arrivals from CED pilot MissionsThe Ministry through its Missions Abroad continues to participate in the following major exhibitions to showcase tourism products: China International Tourism Industry Expo (CITIE) , Annual World Travel Market in London UK, ITB Berlin and Indaba-South AfricaTen (10) Malaysian tour and travel Agents visited Uganda on a familiarization trip to promote Tourism and investment as well as build positive image of Uganda within ASEAN Feb 2019. A total of 17 travel agents, exhibition consultants and travel journalists were engaged and continue to build a strong relationship with the Embassy in Rome.
27. Planned outputs Cumulative progress--continuedDirective 20: To earn more from the tourism sector-Step up promotion of tourist sites to attract more tourists to Uganda, as part of the Ministry’s economic and commercial diplomacy; - Uganda’s Missions abroad have been directed to intensify efforts in this regard. Target5% annual increase in number of tourist arrivals from CED pilot MissionsTourism revenues have grown from $1.37bn in 2016 to $1.453bn in 2017 and is projected to reach $ 1.5 bn in 2018. A MOU was signed in Development and Promotion of Tourism and Cultural Heritage between the Government of Uganda and the Russian Federation.Hungary will finance an electronic information display system for outdoor advertising in an effort to promote Uganda’s tourism as well as conduct a national workshop in Uganda on exploiting the tourism potential of Hot Springs The Ministry successfully sourced for the construction of an International Convention Centre in Entebbe and a Mahatma Gandhi Convention /Heritage Centre in Jinja from the Government of India. The Ministry through its Mission in New Delhi brought in Indian film producers and travel agents to assess Uganda’s capacity and potential in film production and tourism.
28. Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 21: Skilling the youth and job creation-Source for scholarships and apprenticeship opportunities for Ugandan youth to tertiary, vocational and technical institutions especially in emerging economies; -Liaise with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development to mobilize funding for youth targeted programmes such as Youth Enterprise and Youth Livelihood Project, within the context of UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. In the past three years , the ministry has secured over 832 Short and long term scholarships in various fields for Ugandans from the following countries India Malaysia Japan South Korea Thailand Singapore, Iran, Egypt, Finland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands and Algeria An agreement was signed with the Government of Hungary for the construction of; Vocational training centers in refugee camps of Kyenjojo district and Three (3) Vocational colleges in Kween, Kyankwanzi and Sironko district among others.Limkokwing vocational university at Namataba – Mukono District has also been established; A memorandum of understanding on labour export was negotiated with United Arab Emirates, 16 -17 February 2019.A partnership Agreement aimed at improving Uganda’s youth to graduate with enhanced agricultural and entrepreneurial skills was signed between Uganda and VVOP (Flemish Association for Development and Cooperation Assistance).
29. Planned outputs Cumulative progressDirective 22: The need to raise more revenue without raising taxes -Coordinate with relevant MDAs to attract more investors in order to widen the tax base; -Target, in conjunction with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, multilateral frameworks such as Financing for Development to identify funding opportunities for infrastructure at concessional rates. Grant aid from Japan was secured for the “Northern Uganda Medical Facilities Improvement Project" worth Japanese Yen 2.86 billion.The missions abroad through their activities have contributed over Shs. 50bn to the consolidated fund for the period under review. A Dubai based company, Aramex Courier, specializing in courier services; KPC Pharmaceuticals Inc. from Yunnan Province is developing a business plan to produce syringes in cooperation with Joint Medical Stores. In addition, the Chinese company has opened offices in Kampala to set up a comprehensive diagnostic center;
30. Planned outputs Cumulative progress -continuedDirective 22: The need to raise more revenue without raising taxes -Coordinate with relevant MDAs to attract more investors in order to widen the tax base; -Target, in conjunction with Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, multilateral frameworks such as Financing for Development to identify funding opportunities for infrastructure at concessional rates. M/s Global-Woods, a Germany based company, is being facilitated to export timber from Uganda as soon as the Ugandan Government lifts the ban.A number of business delegations sourced by our Missions in China, UAE, Russia, Malaysia have visited Uganda to seek for investment opportunities that are available in Uganda.
31. Planned outputs Cumulative progress -continuedOpening of New EmbassiesNew Embassies should be opened in a phased manners based on expected economic benefits.An Embassy was opened in Qatar in the FY 2018/19 to facilitate investments from Qatar in the areas of agriculture processing, Oil and Gas and tourism. A consulate was established in Mombasa in 2016 to facilitate trade and movement of Ugandan goods through the port of Mombasa. Indebtedness to International Organizations MoFPED was directed to provide but to shs. 40bn to clear outstanding indebtedness to International Organizations and ensure that we are current with the annual budgetary requirements of shs 19bn. For the period under review the Ministry has cleared arrears to International Organizations by Shs. 40bn i.e AU- Shs. 15bn and IGAD – Shs. 25bn.In the FY 2019/20, Shs. 50bn has been provided to clear all outstanding arrears to about 7 international organizations. We will continue to liaise with MFPED to provide adequate funds to cover annual fees.
32. Planned outputs Cumulative progress -continuedPromotion of bilateral relationsConvening of Joint Permanent CommissionsThe Joint Permanent Commissions (JPCs) that Uganda has with countries on the continent have continued to be important mechanisms for deepening cooperation in various fields. Over the last period JPCs have been held with Egypt, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Kenya. The objective of these meetings has been to promote bilateral relations and enhancement of peace, security, stability and development. The meetings also helped to secure market access for Uganda’s products such as milk and milk products, poultry and poultry products, sugar, coffee, pharmaceuticals, and also eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade. The Ministry has proactively involved the private sector with the view to identifying areas of specific interest to them. Through these engagements the Ministry has organized Joint Business Fora on the sidelines of all these JPCs - providing a platform for interaction by the Ugandan private sector and private sector of other countries.
33. Other Achievements of the Ministry which go beyond the directivesThe Ministry secured the following;India10 Ambulances and 5 SUVs10 5kl insulated Drinking water tankers4 refrigerated lorriesA radio therapy Machine (in the process of being installed at Mulago0Eleven 40ft containers containing 57 different medicines worth USD 1.6 million
34. Other Achievements of the Ministry which go beyond the directivesThe Ministry secured the following; HungaryAn International Development program for Uganda worth 16.3 million euros to be implemented in two years 2019 to 2020 to cover the following areas;Water ManagementSecurity PrintingCyber defenseTourismAgriculture
35. Other Achievements of the Ministry which go beyond the directivesDIASPORA AND CONSULAR SERVICES The Ministry gives priority attention to the Ugandan Diaspora, who remain partners in the country’s growth and development. We continue to pursue efforts to mobilize and empower them to make a greater contribution to the development of the country. Ugandan diaspora contributed $1.4 billion to the country’s economy in 2017. Beyond their well-known role as senders of remittances the diaspora also promote trade and investment, create and spur entrepreneurship and transfer knowledge and skills.
36. The Ministry is committed to enhancing support for the Diaspora by among other things continuing to provide consular services such as expediting issuance of travel documents and also linking them to national stakeholders, on matters of social economic development. We are also continue to assist the growing number of Ugandans abroad who find themselves in harm’s way such as illegal trafficking. In this regard, we are working with stakeholders such as the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and also establishing bilateral frameworks with countries where people are affected. The following achievements were registered under the diaspora services. A fund was established by the Diaspora in the USA to fund the construction of fistula hospital in Soroti district which will provide treatment to the affected women and girls in the east and neighboring regions of Uganda. The Uganda Adventist Church Congregation in UK started on the construction of a specialized Hospital in Bweyogerere. The whole church congregation has now adopted the project as a national project. This will go a long way in providing specialized health services to the local communities in the area and neighboring districts. Other Achievements of the Ministry which go beyond the directives
37. As part of its consular functions, the Ministry assisted 5,571 distressed Ugandans majority of them being run away maids trafficked to Middle East countries. The assistance also included negotiating for the release of 14 Ugandan boats, 13 engines, 3 fishing nets and 20 lighting batteries held by DRC. 251 documents were certified/authenticated. The Missions abroad issued 4,737 Visas, renewed 2,597 passports and processed 1,612 emergency travel documents. Other Achievements of the Ministry which go beyond the directives
38. ConclusionThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been playing its part in facilitating the implementation of the NRM Manifesto commitments and directives and will continue to do so to ensure that they are implemented fully. Funding and other challenges notwithstanding, based on what was pledged, what we have been able to do so far and the remaining time in which we can do more on the outstanding issues, we rate our performance as being at 65%.
39. Thank you