President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hosted the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, for bilateral talks focusing on security cooperation and trade relations between the two countries.
The meeting, held on Monday, October 26, 2026, provided an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on the security situation in Somalia.
Uganda has been involved in regional security efforts in Somalia, making security cooperation an important component of relations between Kampala and Mogadishu.
Following the meeting, President Museveni highlighted the importance of strengthening economic ties between the two countries, announcing that Somalia is expected to receive Uganda’s value-added coffee.
The development is expected to support Uganda’s efforts to expand its coffee exports and access regional markets while promoting the export of processed agricultural products rather than relying solely on raw commodities.
Museveni welcomed Somalia’s support for the coffee trade initiative, describing the planned supply of value-added coffee as a positive step towards strengthening economic cooperation.
Uganda is seeking to increase the value of its agricultural exports by promoting processing and expanding access to international and regional markets. Coffee remains one of the country’s key export commodities, making new trade partnerships important to its economic growth strategy.
The planned coffee supply could also create opportunities for stronger commercial relations between Ugandan exporters and the Somali market.
The meeting underscores the importance of continued engagement between Uganda and Somalia on security and economic matters.
As the two countries pursue closer cooperation, discussions on regional stability and trade are expected to remain central to their bilateral relationship.
Further details on the volume, delivery timeline and commercial arrangements for Uganda’s value-added coffee exports to Somalia were not provided in the announcement.