General Muhoozi Kainerugaba The Chief of Defence Forces and US Ambassador William Popp met on Wednesday at the Special Forces Command (SFC) headquarters in Entebbe in a meeting focused on the positive aspects of the Uganda-US partnership.
This meeting between the two comes months after a diplomatic row where the CDF demanded an apology from Ambassador Popp and even threatened to deport him.
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In the Wednesday meeting, the CDF highlighted the longstanding and mutual relationship between the two countries and their shared history of cooperation in security, economic development, and cultural exchange.
“The US has been a trusted partner in Uganda’s development journey,” he said.
Amb Popp was joined by US Military Attaché Lt Col Christian Noumba, from whom General Muhoozi demanded a “proper salute” in his posts on X, formerly Twitter. The defense attaché underscored his commitment to strengthening this relationship.
He commended Uganda’s leadership role in regional peacekeeping operations, particularly in Somalia, where the UPDF continues to combat terrorism.
Both officials expressed their desire to move beyond past tensions and focus on strengthening the diplomatic, security, and economic ties between Uganda and the United States.
This meeting highlights the resilience of diplomatic relations, even in the face of challenges.
Last week, President Yoweri Museveni engaged in back-to-back meetings with Amb Popp and UK High Commissioner Lisa Chesney at State House in Entebbe.
The Presidency did not communicate the details of the two meetings, leaving speculation that it could have been concerning the crisis in DR Congo and USAID funding.
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