Ugandan ministers and senior government officials are currently undergoing a crash course on proper good behavior and etiquette to avoid embarrassing incidents during the back-to-back Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Third South Summit1.
The training is aimed at ensuring that the ministers and officials are well-prepared to represent the country effectively during the summit and its related meetings.The summit, titled “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” will begin with a meeting of foreign affairs ministers, followed by heads of state and government meetings on Friday and Saturday1. This event marks the first time the summit is being held in Africa, after previous summits were held in Baku, Azerbaijan, and Isla Margarita, Venezuela1.
Uganda, as the chair country until 2027, is determined to be proactive and effective as a nation, building relations that can be leveraged for the country’s benefit1.The training of ministers and officials is a response to the need for improved diplomatic etiquette and protocol, as highlighted by a recent incident where a Ugandan minister was involved in a diplomatic row with a foreign dignitary1.
The government aims to ensure that such incidents are avoided in the future by providing the necessary training and guidance to its representatives.In addition to the training for ministers, Uganda has also implemented policies requiring all pastors in the country to obtain theological training2. This move is part of the government’s efforts to improve the quality of religious leadership in the country.
What is the purpose of the training for Ugandan Ministers?
The purpose of the training for Ugandan ministers is to “avoid embarrassing incidents” during the upcoming Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Third South Summit. The training aims to equip the ministers and senior government officials with proper behavior and etiquette to ensure effective representation of the country during the summit and its related meetings1.
This initiative is a response to the need for improved diplomatic etiquette and protocol, as highlighted by a recent incident involving a Ugandan minister and a foreign dignitary1. The government is keen on ensuring that such incidents are avoided in the future by providing the necessary training and guidance to its representatives.