Kampala | Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has reiterated the country’s commitment to assisting the Eastern Africa Standby Force in carrying out its mandate.
Oboth stated that the government and the Ministries of Defence and Veteran Affairs will support and ensure that the EASF fulfils its mandate.
He made the remarks on Thursday as he met the Director of the Eastern Africa Standby Force, Brigadier General Gen (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, Director of the East African Standby Force, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs in Mbuya.
Oboth commended the force for its efforts in realising its mandate, which includes early warning, prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts.
The Minister lauded the development partners of EASF, represented by Jens Lindvig, the Danish Defence Attache to Kenya, who chairs the friends of EASF, especially in terms of funding.
Brig Gen (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema, acknowledged Uganda’s unwavering support towards EASF.
“Uganda has been a valuable partner in EASF, and we appreciate your continuous support. Uganda stands for a united Africa, an Africa that is one, and it can only be one when we bring our resources to work together towards a common objective,” he said.
The Minister and his guest urged the EASF member States to fulfil their obligations to enhance African solutions for African problems.