Africa: Ethiopia and Uganda Sign Eight Bilateral Agreements, Strengthening Ties with Focus on Aviation Cooperation

In a significant move to deepen regional integration and foster strategic partnerships, Ethiopia and Uganda have signed eight bilateral agreements, with three centered on aviation cooperation.

According to African Pilot, the agreements were signed during the 4th Session of the Joint Ministerial Commission held in Addis Ababa on 4 April 2025.

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The eight signed MoUs include:

1. Bilateral Air Services Agreement
2. Industrial Cooperation
3. Energy Sector Cooperation
4. Water Resource Management
5. Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
6. Aviation Training
7. Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation
8. Trade Cooperation

The Delegation of the Republic of Uganda was led by Hon. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, accompanied by:

• Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
• Hon. Fred Byamukama, Minister of State for Transport
• Hon. Bwino Kyakulaga, Minister of State for Agriculture
• Hon. Gen. David Rubakuba Muhoozi, Minister of State for Internal Affairs

The Delegation of Ethiopia was led by H.E. Dr. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, accompanied by:

• H.E. Dr. Kassahun Gofe, Minister of Trade and Regional Integration
• H.E. Mr. Getachew Menegste, along with other sectoral ministers, CEOs, and institutional representatives.