{UAH} Fwd: KUTESA MEETS US FOREIGN MINISTER

HON KUTESA HAILS US DECISION TO PRIORITIZE TRADE WITH AFRICA


The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Sam Kutesa has called on U.S.
business operators to do business with Uganda, as the physical and
policy environment is one of the best in Africa. He made these remarks
during the recently concluded African Ministerial Meeting on "Trade,
Security, and Governance in Africa" which was held on 16-17 November
2017 at the U.S. State Department. Hon Kutesa was among African
Foreign Ministers who were invited by Secretary of State, Mr. Rex
Tillerson.


The meeting was an initiative of the United States of America to
consult African countries on core issues of engagement identified by
the new U.S. Administration in forming priorities for Africa namely;
Trade and Investment, Security and Counter Terrorism, and Governance
(Democracy, The Rule of Law and Accountability).


In his opening remarks, Secretary Tillerson assured African
Counterparts that the United States of America desired to exchange
views with Africa on issues of common interest and concern as stated
above. He emphasized clearly that U.S. will as a first priority focus
on economic relations with Africa. He acknowledged the vast trade and
investment opportunities in Africa and said that, that was why the
meeting was also being attended by American CEOs of major companies.
That the business relationship shall be mutually beneficial.

In his intervention, Hon. Sam Kutesa thanked the new U.S.
administration for the new focus on business with Africa and spirit of
dialogue calling it "a breath of fresh air". He enumerated the various
investment opportunities in Uganda especially in Agriculture and
agricultural processing, mining, oil and gas, tourism and general
manufacturing.


During his visit to Washington DC, Hon. Sam Kutesa, was also among a
group of African Foreign Ministers who held a consultative meeting
with U.S Senators Mike Rounds, Senator John Nichols Boozman with
Senator James Mountain Inhofe as host and chair. The Senators assured
the African Foreign Ministers of their availability to help promote
understanding between U.S. and their countries. In his contribution,
Hon. Sam Kutesa appreciated the gesture by the new U.S. administration
of constructively engage with Africa in pursuit of mutual beneficial
interests based on dialogue instead of dictating terms.


During his meetings, Hon Kutesa was accompanied by Ambassador of
Uganda to the United States, Mull Katende and officials of the Uganda
Embassy in Washington DC. END


Photo credit: Embassy of Uganda, Washington DC.


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Above: Hon. Sam Kutesa with Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson

Below: Hon. Sam Kutesa with Senator Jim Inhofe and Senator John Boosman
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Below: Hon. Sam Kutesa engages Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
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Family Photo of African Ministers with Secretary Tillerson: Photo
Credit, US Department of State

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