Uganda has enjoyed a good and continued relationship with Denmark for a long time.
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs, Ambassador Abbey Walusimbi, paid a courtesy call to H.E. Ambassador Margaret M. Otteskov, at the Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The two supremos held meaningful meetings with development partners, led by, Mr. Bo Poulsen, CCO of Bravo Tours Denmark.
On her part, Ambassador Margaret expressed her delight for the close relationship between Denmark and the Embassy, in marketing Uganda as a desirable destination.
She emphasised the pivotal role they play, as a primary contact for Ugandans living and working in Nordic countries, in fields of business, trade, investment, tourism, culture & education exchange programs, and innovation, among others. “We need government assistance to reach out to the Ugandan diaspora community, who have lost touch with their country,” She stated.
The Embassy also disclosed an ongoing football tournament, that involves Nordic countries, aimed to foster stronger partnerships & promote Uganda’s tourism potential. “There is a need for regular seminars and conventions, whereby information regarding immigration issues, investment opportunities, and incentives are shared with the Diaspora and well-wishers,” Ambassador Margaret added.
Mr. Bo Poulsen expressed his love for Uganda’s natural features, by narrating his just concluded visit to the spectacular Ugandan tourist destinations. He revealed that Kazinga Channel was voted the best place by all the 14 Nordic tour operators and journalists.
On his part, Ambassador Walusimbi pledged to report to relevant authorities, to have the dilapidated structures of the Embassy renovated.
Walusimbi expressed his dedication to working closely with the Embassy, to improve service delivery, including engaging with Uganda Airlines to provide flights to tourists within the country.
He welcomed and promised to support the formation of a tag team, in a bid to maximise the immense opportunities within Uganda’s tourism & hospitality sectors. “A tag team intends to bolster ties and urge more tourists, to visit Uganda.”
The Director of Link World Tours International, Nathan Ariho, reiterated his commitment to continue working with the government, to promote Uganda as a global tourism destination. He also appealed to both governments to consider implementing visa waivers, which could greatly increase travel between both countries.
In the quest to amplify Uganda’s image on the global stage, and help attract more investment opportunities in the country resulting, in the creation of more employment opportunities for the people, the joint efforts between the President’s Office & the Embassy in Denmark, tour and travel agencies, and Uganda Airlines, will heavily contribute to Uganda’s economic growth.
The meeting was also attended by Minister Counsellor at the
Uganda Embassy in Denmark, Karugaba Michael Abooki, among others.
