8.0
IMPROVING UGANDA’S ROLE IN WORLD AFFAIRS
8.1
General
NRM’s belligerent and militaristic attitude towards our neighbours, long running internal wars, corruption and slow and indecisive democratisation process has undermined Uganda’s image in the international arena. Uganda’s relations with almost all neighbours and the international community are at the lowest ebb and the country is now being isolated and abandoned by our development partners. The UPC will reestablish well staffed and funded foreign missions in strategically selected capital cities of the world in order to ensure effective delivery of Uganda’s foreign policies. 8.2
Regional Co-operation
UPC values peaceful and cordial relationships with other countries and will respect, uphold and honour the territorial integrity of all our neighbours like we have done in the past.We shall work to end any outstanding conflicts, suspicions and misunderstandings between Rwanda, Congo, and Sudan respectively on the one hand and Uganda on the other. We shall prohibit refugees or any other nationals of neighbouring countries from using Uganda as a base for either military or political action against those countries. We shall project Uganda’s interests in the international arena with dignity and with due respect for the views of other peoples and their leaders. 8.2.1. East African Co-operation: UPC will strengthen the revived East African Community and enhance our role within the community by providing balanced approach to problems peculiar to each country in regard to proposed single monetary system, customs union, non-tariff barriers, transport and communication linkages for mutual benefits. UPC government will foster the special relationships that have existed between the countries of Tanzania and Uganda on the one hand and Kenya and Uganda on the other and will support the applications of Rwanda and Burundi to join the East African Co-operation.. In close consultation and cooperation with other sister countries within the East African Community, UPC will address issues of cross border crime, cattle rustling, drug trafficking, smuggling and trafficking in illegal arms. We shall promote the reactivation of shared institutions of research and work for cooperation in regional peace and security.
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