Indian military advisors bid farewell to CDF Gen. Kainerugaba

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The Head of the Indian Military Advisory and Training Team (IMATT), Brig. Gen. BS Fogat, along with his delegation, this afternoon paid a farewell visit to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as their two-year tour of duty in Uganda ends.

During the engagement in Entebbe on Wednesday, Gen. Kainerugaba commended the Indian team for their contributions to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) during their tenure.

He also expressed gratitude for their dedicated support in enhancing training programs and strengthening bilateral military cooperation, states a release from his office.

CDF Muhoozi with the Indian military team in Entebbe on Wednesday. (Courtesy)

CDF Muhoozi exchanging gifts with Brid. Fogat in Entebbe on Wednesday. (Courtesy)

CDF Kainerugaba with officers from the India army. (Courtesy)

In response, Brig. Gen. Fogat thanked Gen. Kainerugaba for the warm hospitality and collaborative engagement throughout their deployment.

He highlighted the CDF's hands-on involvement in advancing training standards within the UPDF.

Dignitaries at the events included at Chief of Joint Staff, Lt Gen. Jack Bakasumba.

According to recent reports from the High Commission of India in Kampala, the New Delhi government and Uganda share a strong and multifaceted military relationship, primarily focused on training and capacity building within the Ugandan armed forces. India provides training courses for Ugandan defence personnel, including the Indian Army Training Team based at the Senior Command and Staff College (SCSC) in Kimaka in Jinja.

As the outgoing Indian team, which has prepared to depart, a new IMATT group is set to assume duties, ensuring the continuity of this partnership, the CDF's office announced.