President Yoweri Museveni has spoken to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. They discussed opportunities to deepen U.S.-Uganda cooperation on migration, reciprocal trade, and commercial ties.
In a statement, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said Rubio thanked Uganda for providing a model of regional stability, including its contributions to peacekeeping in East Africa.
The discussion follows Uganda's confirmation of a temporary agreement with the U.S. government to host certain asylum seekers denied protection in the United States but unable to safely return home.
According to Foreign Affairs Ministry Permanent Secretary Vincent Bagiire, the deal excludes individuals with criminal records and unaccompanied minors. He said that negotiations between the two governments are still ongoing.