By The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Chinese military led by Colonel Zhang Hao, the Chinese Defence Attaché to Uganda, and his deputy Colonel Li Hai, at the Special Forces Command (SFC) Headquarters in Entebbe.
The visit, which was marked by warm diplomatic exchanges, focused on strengthening the military partnership between Uganda and China, with both parties committing to deeper cooperation in the areas of defence capability, training, and strategic support.
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Gen Muhoozi hailed China’s long-standing relationship with Uganda, noting that Beijing has been a consistent and strategic ally in building Uganda’s military capacity.
“China has been a dependable and valuable partner in our journey to professionalize and strengthen the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). We deeply value this enduring relationship,” said Gen Muhoozi.
Col Zhang Hao reaffirmed China’s continued commitment to support Uganda’s defence sector, saying the two countries share a strong bond rooted in mutual respect and shared security interests.
“Our visit today is part of our broader mission to sustain and expand our cooperation. We are committed to deepening this military partnership in every possible way,” he said.
Uganda and China’s military relationship dates back to the early 1980s and has steadily grown over the decades. China has been instrumental in supplying military hardware, training UPDF personnel, and providing technical support through bilateral defence agreements. The UPDF has frequently sent officers for advanced military education in China, while Chinese defence experts have conducted joint training and capacity-building missions in Uganda.
In recent years, the relationship has broadened to include cybersecurity cooperation, peacekeeping support, and technology transfer in surveillance and logistics. China has also donated military vehicles and equipment to bolster Uganda’s rapid response and border security operations.
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The latest meeting reflects ongoing efforts by both Kampala and Beijing to cement military ties in the face of evolving regional and global security challenges.
With China expanding its influence in Africa through diplomatic, economic, and military engagement, Uganda remains one of its key partners in East Africa. The Ugandan government, in turn, continues to look to China for reliable military support and strategic alliances.
The meeting concluded with both delegations expressing optimism about future engagements, underscoring a shared vision of continued cooperation and mutual development.
