Serbia donates 40,000 coronavirus vaccines to Uganda

12. Oct 2021.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Nikola Selaković, spoke today, on the sidelines of the commemorative gathering of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries in Belgrade, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, Jeje Odongo Abubaker.

It was pointed out during the meeting that the political relations between Serbia and Uganda are traditionally friendly and good, and that the memory of the role of the SFRY in the period of anti-colonial struggle still represents one of the positive foundations on which our modern relations are based.

Minister Selaković stated that the impetus for political relations between Serbia and Uganda should be given by more frequent exchange of visits at a high level.

The parties called for strengthening cooperation in all fields of mutual interest, primarily in the field of economy and infrastructure construction.

The head of Serbian diplomacy thanked his interlocutor for Uganda's principled support to Serbia's territorial integrity and sovereignty.

The Minister said that our country is ready to intensify cooperation in the fields of education and culture, emphasizing that we give special attention to the “World in Serbia” program, wishing that young people from Uganda will apply for scholarships and gain education in our country.

On this occasion, the two ministers signed an agreement under which Serbia shall donate 40,000 AstraZeneca vaccines to Uganda.