On 6 November 2026, Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Wu Guangrong met with Uganda’s Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama. The two sides exchanged views on deepening infrastructure cooperation and advancing key projects.

Ambassador Wu highlighted the substantial achievements of China–Uganda infrastructure cooperation. He said China is ready to work with Uganda to further align their development strategies and deepen cooperation in roads, railways and aviation, supporting Uganda’s industrialisation and regional connectivity. He expressed the hope that the two sides would strengthen communication, resolve difficulties in project implementation and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of businesses, enabling cooperation across all sectors to deliver early benefits for the Ugandan people and provide strong impetus for the country’s modernisation.

Minister Byamukama commended the significant contributions Chinese companies have made to Uganda’s infrastructure development. He said Uganda cherishes its friendship with China and is ready to strengthen coordination to facilitate the smooth implementation of cooperation projects. He also expressed Uganda’s willingness to deepen cooperation in transport infrastructure and professional training to better support the country’s economic and social development.