At the gracious invitation of his Turkish counterpart, H.E Hakan Fidan, the Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda, Hon. Odongo Jeje Abubaker, has embarked on an official visit to Antalya, Türkiye, to participate in the 5th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), due to take place on 17 – 19 April 2026 at the NEST Congress and Exhibition Centre. The theme of ADF2026 is “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties.”
During the 5th edition of the ADF2026, Hon. Odongo will deliver a keynote address as a distinguished panelist on the topic, “Investing in Africa’s Future: Strategy, Scale and Competitiveness”, which resonates deeply with Uganda’s vision for investment in critical sectors to accelerate socioeconomic transformation.
On the sidelines of ADF2026, Hon. Odongo will also hold high-level bilateral engagements with Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, and other esteemed foreign ministers. The Minister will seek to fortify Uganda’s diplomatic footprint and explore avenues for mutually beneficial cooperation with Turkiye and other participating countries. He is accompanied by Uganda’s Ambassador to Türkiye, Nusura Tiperu, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The ADF2026 provides a pivotal platform for international stakeholders to convene, deliberate, and chart a course for a more resilient and harmonious global order. Uganda’s participation underscores its unwavering dedication to global diplomacy and collaborative problem-solving
