‎The 3rd Session of the South Africa–Uganda Joint Commission for Cooperation is underway in Pretoria, South Africa, at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).

‎The South African delegation is led by Ms. Bulelwa Kiva, Acting Chief Director for the East African Community and the Horn of Africa, while the Ugandan delegation is led by Amb. Richard T. Kabonero, Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

‎The meeting aims to review bilateral relations, strengthen political and economic cooperation, and advance shared priorities for mutual benefit.

‎In his opening remarks as Co-chair of the Senior Officials Meeting, Amb. Richard T. Kabonero Head of Regional Cooperation Uganda ministry of foreign affairs, welcomed South Africa’s recent inclusion of Uganda in its Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system, highlighting its potential to facilitate business travel and strengthen commercial linkages between the two countries.

‎He called on both delegations to use the meeting to review progress on previous commitments, resolve outstanding issues, conclude pending agreements and develop a clear implementation framework with practical, time-bound actions.

‎The objective is to translate bilateral cooperation into increased trade, investment, industrialisation and employment opportunities for the people of Uganda and South Africa.