Modi’s visit is intended to strengthen the ties between Uganda and India that were damaged during Idd Amin’s regime as well as removing the imbalances in trade between the two countries.

PM Nandera Mondi shakes president Museveni’s hand. COURTESY PHOTO

According to the ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Patrick Mugoya, the discussions will entail the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoU) in areas of cooperation between Uganda and India.

“It is an important visit in the Uganda-India relations at the highest level,” Mr Mugoya said told daily monitor.

These mainly include energy, visa relinquishment for holders of diplomatic and official passports, cultural cooperation and exchange programmes, film production, defence, ICT and establishment of a regional materials testing laboratory in Uganda. (Daily monitor, July, 24)

The major imports from India to Uganda are pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, oils, distillation products, electrical, iron and steel, stationery products, among others.

A credit sum of $141m (Shs523b) for extension of electricity lines and construction of substations, and $64m (Shs237b) for agriculture and diary production as a way of mending the bi-lateral relations of the two nations.

Mr Modi will then, in the evening, address and engage the Indian community of over 1000 people in Uganda at Kololo Independence Grounds.

Before departing to South Africa, Mr Modi will speak to the India-Uganda business forum at Kampala Serena Hotel and afterwards address Parliament.

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Narendra Modi the Indian Prime Minister will address the Parliament on Wednesday, 25 July 2018.
In his communication during the sitting of the House on Tuesday, 17 July 2018, the Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah said that the Indian Prime Minister who is expected in the country on 24 July 2018 will address the House.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is expected in the country on 24 July 2018 will address the House

“This is to inform you that the time for his visit has been confirmed as 10am. I urge members to arrive in the chamber early ahead of President Yoweri Museveni and his guest,” Oulanyah said.
He also called on MPs to exercise caution during the Indian Prime Minister visit saying, “… hosting a visiting head of state in Parliament is not an ordinary event. We should reflect dignity and honour which is commensurate to Parliament”.

Rule 220(2) provides for visiting Heads of State and other dignitaries to address Parliament.
“Distinguished persons from within or without the nation may be allowed by the Speaker to address the House on any matter of importance,” the Rule states.
The visiting Prime Minister is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with President Yoweri Museveni. The prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressing the house in India.

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