Uganda Reaffirms Non-Aligned Stance Ahead of Gaza Peacekeeping Mission
Uganda Reaffirms Non-Aligned Stance Ahead of Gaza Peacekeeping Mission
Uganda's prospective involvement in peacekeeping efforts in Gaza will be strictly focused on peacekeeping and will not involve taking sides in the conflict, Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka has said during a meeting with Syrian Honorary Consul Dr. Tamouh Moustafa.
"We are not taking sides, and we do not comment on partisan views," he said, adding that Uganda hopes to be welcomed by all parties.
Instability in one part of the world can have wider regional and global consequences, the minister noted, underscoring the importance of peacekeeping efforts.
"Our hope and prayer is that there will be lasting peace in the Middle East, and we are going there as peacekeepers. That will be our small contribution towards stability in that area," Hon. Kiwanuka said.
Uganda has a long history of contributing to international peacekeeping missions and has participated in operations across Africa. The talks come as regional and international actors continue to discuss potential peacekeeping arrangements for Gaza.
Archive video: Defense Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka presents motion to deploy UPDF officers to Gaza for peacekeeping on August 6
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