Current Context: The Third Session of the India-Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in New Delhi from 25th-26th March 2025, marking a pivotal step in India-Uganda trade relations after a 23-year gap.

• Goal: Enhance, diversify, and deepen bilateral trade; establish an India-Uganda Joint Business Forum for industry collaboration.

Focus Areas:

• Trade Sectors: Minerals, coffee, cocoa, spices, dairy, essential oils, pharmaceuticals, REE, and electric vehicles.
• MoU Discussions: Public Works, Agriculture, Traditional Medicine, Telemedicine, and Standardization (Indian Pharmacopoeia).

Leadership

• India: Shri Ajay Bhadoo, Additional Secretary, Commerce; Ms. Priya P. Nair, Economic Adviser.
• Uganda: Amb. Elly Kamahungye Kafeero and a 28-member delegation.