CDF and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Meet.

By Wilson Kakuru Last updated Nov 5, 2024 9 0

Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba being received by Dr. Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah. the Deputy Prime Minister of Qatar.

The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and State Minister for Defense, Dr. Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah in Qatar. The CDF is in Qatar at the invitation of Qatari Armed Forces.

The CDF’s visit to Qatar is aimed at bolstering the military cooperation agreement signed in 2017 between the UPDF and the Qatari Armed Forces. The agreement highlights cooperation in areas such as training, intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism efforts.

Before meeting Dr. Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah, Gen Kainerugaba also met with Maj. Gen. Jassim Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Joint Special Forces Commander at their Headquarters where Muhoozi was taken on a guided tour of the installation and was also shown the capabilities of Qatar’s Joint Special Forces.

CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba in a meeting with Maj Gen Jassim Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Joint Special Forces Commander.

Dr. Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah later hosted Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to a luncheon at his residence where they engaged in cordial discussions. The CDF was accompanied by Col. Christopher Muwumba, his military assistant, and Lt. Col. Dr. Richard Katungye, the Director of Medical Services for the UPDF Special Forces Command.