During the SCT cluster meeting, Ambassador Kabonero praised Rwanda for the successful completion of its recent Presidential elections.
Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Uganda's National Coordinator for the Northern Corridor Integrated Projects (NCIPs), delivered significant speeches at the ongoing Single Customs Territory (SCT) and Immigration, Tourism, Trade and Services (ITTLS) Cluster meetings, taking place from July 25-26 in Kigali.
Ambassador Richard Kabonero (right) praised Rwanda for the successful completion of its recent Presidential elections.
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He stressed the importance of removing trade barriers and improving infrastructure to enable smoother regional trade within the Northern Corridor.
Kabonero acknowledged Rwanda's leadership in organising the meetings and highlighted the considerable progress made in various projects such as the Standard Gauge Railway and ICT Infrastructure Development.
National Coordinator for the Northern Corridor Integrated Projects (NCIPs) meeting
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Moving on to the ITTLS Cluster, Ambassador Kabonero reiterated Uganda's strong commitment to the NCIPs.
He detailed the cluster's initiatives aimed at strengthening regional integration through enhanced trade, immigration, tourism, and labour services. Emphasising the urgency of these initiatives, he pointed out their potential to bring significant economic benefits to all member states.
Reassuring continued collaboration among Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda in advancing these key regional projects, Ambassador Kabonero emphasised the need for all Partner States to remain committed.
Reassuring continued collaboration among Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda in advancing these key regional projects, Ambassador Kabonero emphasised the need for all Partner States to remain committed.
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"In our pursuit of regional integration and economic transformation through the NCIPs, Uganda remains determined to foster collaboration and eliminate barriers to trade. Together with our regional partners, we are dedicated to achieving tangible benefits that will improve the livelihoods of our people," he stated.
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Ambassador Kabonero expressed his appreciation to Rwanda for hosting both meetings and reaffirmed the dedication and resilience of all Member States in pursuing the objectives set at the 14th NCIPs Heads of State Summit.
He added, “As Uganda prepares to host upcoming meetings for other NCIPs clusters, we are ready to report concrete achievements at the 15th Summit, reflecting progress made since the inception of these initiatives in 2018.”
The Ugandan delegation is led by Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Coordinator of the Northern Corridor Implementation Projects, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation includes Ambassador General Robert Rusoke, High Commissioner of Uganda to Rwanda; Deputy High Commissioner Ambassador Margaret Kedisi; Cleopas Ndorere, Commissioner of External Trade; officials from URA customs and ICT departments; and senior officers from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
