New Ugandan Envoy to France Presents Credentials to President Macron

Doreen Ruth Amule presented her credentials to the French President Emmanuel Macron, accrediting her as the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Uganda to France.

According to the foreign affairs ministry, this was on July 22. Kampala and Paris maintain strong bilateral relations, with cooperation in various sectors, including trade, health and security.

At the celebration of the Bastille Day this year, President Yoweri Museveni, who was represented by the Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, he asked the French Government to reset the trade imbalance that exists between the two countries which favor France.

"We need to increase trade between the two countries. But most importantly we need to address the trade imbalance that exists," Museveni said.

"We would like to increase the volume and value of our exports into the French and European markets. Our edible oils, vegetables, fruits, meat, fish, coffee, and tea are abundant for the French people to enjoy," he added.

"We request you to open your markets, remove any trade barriers, and allow your people to enjoy the best fruits and food from the Peal of Africa. We have launched the Parish Development Model, we want to add value, supply France and widen our markets."

The President said that when Uganda got independence in 1962 France was at hand to support the young nation sharing its long history of independence.

Museveni thanked French companies in Uganda that have invested in key sectors of Uganda's economy and helped create jobs, pay taxes, and support the socio-economic transformation of our country.

He invited more French investors to come and establish themselves in the country. He thanked France for investing in Uganda's oil annd gas sector with expectations of getting Uganda's first oil barrel in 2025.

In the education sector, Museveni commended France for offering scholarships and study opportunities for Ugandan students in French universities.