Gen Kainerugaba holds bilateral talks in China
By Our reporter
CHINA – Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a bilateral meeting on Friday September 19th, 2025 with Mr. Liu Yuxi, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on African Affairs.
The high-level discussion focused on strengthening diplomatic and military ties between the two nations, reflecting the deepening partnership that has evolved over nearly four decades.
The meeting, which took place at the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, built upon the momentum of Gen Kainerugaba’s earlier engagements in China, including his visit to the China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC) and the signing of a new defence pact with General Liu Zhenli, Chief of the Joint Staff Department of China’s Central Military Commission.
Gen Kainerugaba and Mr. Liu Yuxi discussed a wide range of issues, including peace and security in Africa, economic collaboration, and the role of Uganda and China in fostering stability on the continent. The talks also emphasized the importance of aligning security cooperation with economic development.
This engagement underscores Uganda’s commitment to expanding its global defence partnerships while reinforcing its historical ties with China, which have been cultivated since 1986.
Gen Kainerugaba’s engagements in Beijing highlight China’s role as a key partner for Uganda in several areas including defence and economic sectors.
The meeting with Mr. Liu Yuxi, who represents China’s strategic interests in Africa, further solidifies the multifaceted relationship between the two countries, encompassing trade, infrastructure development, and regional security initiatives.
As Gen Kainerugaba’s visit continues, both nations are expected to explore new opportunities for collaboration in defence, economic growth, and peacekeeping operations.
CAPTION: General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (5th L) with his delagation pose for a photograph with their Chinese counterparts on Friday September 19th, 2025. (Courtsey photo).
The meeting at the Chinese Foreign Ministry was also attended by Uganda’s Ambassador to China, Oliver Wonekha, alongside General Kainerugaba’s delegation, with high-ranking Chinese officials also in attendance.
Meanwhile, A Ugandan military delegation representing the Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Kainerugaba visited China’s premier peacekeeping training this morning to explore potential cooperation areas in peace support operations training and capacity building.
The delegation was comprised of Major General Felix Busizoori the 4Division Commander and Major General Dan Kakono, the Commander Artillery Division. The delegation was taken through various training programs and initiatives at the Chinese facility.
The visit to China’s peacekeeping training base comes amid strengthened bilateral defence relations between Uganda and China, following the signing of a landmark military cooperation agreement under the auspices of Gen. Kainerugaba and his Chinese counterpart, General Liu Zhenli, member of China’s Central Military Commission and Chief of Staff of the CMC Joint Staff Department.
The Ugandan delegation conducted a comprehensive tour of China’s peacekeeping training base, which serves as the country’s primary facility for preparing military personnel for United Nations peacekeeping missions worldwide. The facility features simulated mission environments and cutting-edge training technologies that mirror actual conditions peacekeepers face in conflict zones.
During the tour, the Ugandan officials observed how the Chinese base resembles Uganda’s own Nakaseke Peace Support and Training Centre, which has become a regional hub for peacekeeping preparation. This similarity provided common ground for discussions about potential cooperation and experience sharing between the two nations’ peacekeeping training approaches.
The delegation was shown various specialized training programs, including integrated peacekeeping exercises conducted in realistic training environments that included simulated UN military observer posts, urban blocks, and minefields.
The delegation’s visit to the peacekeeping training base comes after other significant diplomatic engagements during Gen. Kainerugaba’s visit to China, including participation in the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum and meetings with Chinese defence industry representatives.
