Ambassador Robinah Kaburara Kakonge, Uganda’s Ambassador to the United States of America and Non-Resident Ambassador to Paraguay, presented her Letters of Credence to President Santiago Pena of Paraguay on March 4th, 2024.
The ceremony, held at the President’s Palace in Asuncion, Paraguay, was characterized by warm greetings and cordiality as President Pena welcomed Ambassador Kakonge to Paraguay and congratulated her on her appointment.
Ambassador Kakonge expressed gratitude to President Pena for Paraguay’s representation at the recent Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China Summits hosted in Uganda, emphasizing the strong multilateral ties between the two nations. She underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral relations, particularly in trade and investment, focusing on areas such as renewable energy, education, tourism, and agriculture value addition.
President Pena extended an invitation to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda, as well as public and private sector stakeholders, to foster partnerships, knowledge exchange, and cooperation in key economic sectors. He also expressed interest in visiting Uganda.
The ceremony also saw Non-Resident Ambassadors from New Zealand, Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Norway, and Sweden presenting their Letters of Credence to President Pena, underscoring the commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties between Paraguay and the international community.
