Uganda has formal diplomatic relations with many countries, some accredited. Since the colonial era and after independence Uganda has grown to be one of the most important African countries. Uganda has diplomatic relations with many countries throughout Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania. Uganda is a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations since 1962.

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Bilateral relations Africa Country Formal Relations BeganNotes8 February 1978See Kenya–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 8 February 1978

From 1961 to 1965 the two states, along with Tanzania, were united in the East African Common Services Organization, a common market with a loose federal structure. Kenya has a high commission in Kampala. Uganda has a high commission in Nairobi.3 September 2012See South Sudan–Uganda relations13 December 1983See Tanzania–Uganda relations

Americas Country Formal Relations BeganNotes20 February 1976See Mexico–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 20 February 1976

Mexico is accredited to Uganda from its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala. Uganda is accredited to Mexico from its embassy in Washington, D.C., United States.9 October 1962See Uganda–United States relations Diplomatic relations were established on 9 October 1962

Uganda has an embassy in Washington, D.C. The United States has an embassy in Kampala.

Asia Country Formal Relations BeganNotes25 November 1977see Bangladesh–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 25 November 1977

Bangladesh has an honorary consulate in Kampala.18 October 1962See China–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 18 October 1962

China has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Beijing.9 October 1962See India–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 9 October 1962 when the Indian Mission in Kampala has been raised to the level of a High Commission

India has a High Commission in Kampala. Uganda maintains a High Commission in New Delhi.9 October 1962See Israel–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 9 October 1962. Uganda severance relations with Israel on 30 March 1972. Diplomatic relations re-established on 29 July 1994.

Ugandas relations with Israel remain uneasily strained due to Operation Entebbe, the operation Israel performed to rescue hostages from the 1976 capturing of a French airliner hijacked by the Palestinian Liberation Organization and flown to Entebbe airport.1995See Malaysia–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established in 1995 when has been accredited High Commissioner-Designate of Uganda to Malaysia (resident in New Delhi) Dr. Oboth Okumu.

Malaysia does not yet have a high commission in Kampala, while Uganda has an embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Uganda high commission in Kuala Lumpur were also accredited to Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar.30 November 1993Diplomatic relations were established on 30 November 1993 Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.12 June 2017Diplomatic relations were established on 12 June 2017. Both countries are Landlocked developing countries.26 March 1963 Establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and the Republic of Uganda was on March 26, 1963 South Korea has an embassy in Kampala, which was reopened in 2011.18 September 1969See Turkey–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 18 September 1969 Uganda has an embassy in Ankara. Turkey has an embassy in Kampala. Trade volume between the two countries was US$40 million in 2018.9 February 1973Diplomatic relations were established on 9 February 1973. Vietnam is accredited to Uganda, through its embassy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Vietnam also maintains an honorary consulate in Kampala.

Europe Country Formal Relations BeganNotes26 January 1966Since 2012, Austria is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and an honorary consulate in Kampala. Uganda is represented in Austria by its embassy in Berlin, Germany and in Vienna.1 February 1977Both countries have established diplomatic relations and have signed an Agreement for Cooperation in the Field of Tourism. Both countries are full members of Commonwealth of Nations.26 January 1965See Denmark–Uganda relations 9 October 1962See Germany–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 9 October 1962 Germany has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Berlin.13 August 1965Diplomatic relations were established on 13 August 1965 Hungary is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya and an honorary consulate in Kampala. Hungary is realizing the largest foreign development program in its history in Uganda.2000Diplomatic relations were established in 2000 Iceland has an embassy in Uganda. Uganda is represented in Iceland by its embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.1965The Netherlands have an embassy in Kampala. Uganda is represented in The Netherlands by its embassy in Brussels, Belgium.8 April 1963See Poland–Uganda relations13 October 1962See Russia–Uganda relations Diplomatic relations were established on 13 October 1962

Russia has an embassy in Kampala. Uganda has an embassy in Moscow.7 September 1994Diplomatic relations were established on 7 September 1994 Uganda is represented in Ukraine by its embassy in Moscow, Russia. Ukraine is represented in Uganda by its embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.9 October 1962See Uganda–United Kingdom relations The UK established diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom on 9 October 1962. Uganda maintains a high commission in London. The United Kingdom is accredited to Uganda through its high commission in Kampala.

The UK governed Uganda from 1894 to 1962, when Uganda achieved full independence.

Both countries share common membership of the Commonwealth, and the World Trade Organization. Bilaterally the two countries have a Development Partnership, and an Investment Agreement.

International organisations

Uganda has been a member of the United Nations and the Commonwealth of Nations since independence in 1962.

See also Foreign support of Uganda in the Uganda–Tanzania War Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Uganda) List of diplomatic missions in Uganda List of diplomatic missions of Uganda Ugandan diaspora

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