On 19th August 2024, Her Excellency Dr. Betty Oyella Bigombe, the High Commissioner of Uganda to Malaysia, along with Minister Counsellor, Mr. Kasujja Moses Kalule and other dedicated team, paid a courtesy visit to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) and were welcomed by President Tan Sri Dato’ Soh Thian Lai, along with FMM Vice Presidents - Dato Nathan K. Suppiah; Dato Andrew Goh Boon Kim; Mr. Jacob Lee Chor Kok; Dr. Helena Eian, Chair of the FMM Selangor and KL Branch; and Datuk Dr. Yeoh Oon Tean, FMM CEO. The visit served as a vital step towards strengthening bilateral trade relations and fostering greater economic cooperation between Uganda and Malaysia.

During the meeting, H.E. Dr. Bigombe engaged in fruitful discussions with key members of the FMM leadership, exploring opportunities for Ugandan exports in the Malaysian market and identifying areas for potential collaboration in manufacturing, investment, and technology transfer. The High Commissioner emphasized the strategic importance of building robust partnerships that will enhance trade, create jobs, and contribute to the economic development of both nations.

The visit underscored Uganda’s commitment to deepening its trade ties with Malaysia, and the FMM expressed a strong interest in exploring the diverse opportunities available in Uganda’s growing market.