Published on 06/11/2024
The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, met with Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence, Dr Khaled bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah.
The CDF, who is in Qatar at the invitation of the State’s Armed Forces, was welcomed for talks with the Minister at his office before he toured key military installations.
The Minister then hosted Gen Kainerugaba to a luncheon at his residence, where they engaged in cordial discussions.
Although the UPDF and the Qatar Armed Forces signed a military cooperation agreement in 2017, the CDF’s visit aims to bolster the agreement with the Gulf nation.
The 2017 cooperation agreement highlights cooperation in areas such as training, intelligence sharing and counter-terrorism efforts.
Before meeting the Minister, Gen Kainerugaba also met with Maj Gen Jassim Al-Attiyah, Qatar’s Joint Special Forces Commander.
At the Joint Special Forces Headquarters, Gen Kainerugaba was taken on a guided tour of the installation, and the capabilities of Qatar’s Joint Special Forces were presented to him.
The CDF was accompanied by Col Christopher Muwumba, his military assistant and Lt Col Dr Richard Katungye, Director of Medical Services for the UPDF Special Forces Command.
On Monday, Gen Kainerugaba had met with other leaders of the Military Police Forces and National Service Academy of Qatar, engaging in discussions on mutual interests.
Who Is Dr Khaled Bin Muhammed Al-Attiyah
His Excellency Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah was appointed Minister of State for Defence Affairs in January 2016 and Deputy Prime Minister in November 2017.
His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs has a BA in Aviation Studies from King Faisal Air Academy, a BA in Law from Beirut Arab University, an MA in Public Law from Cairo University and a PhD in Law from Cairo University.
From 1987 to 1995, His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs was a fighter pilot in the Qatar Emiri Air Force.
In 1995, he established the Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah Firm for Legal Consultations and Services, where he practiced law until 2008.
In 2003, His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs was appointed President of the National Committee for Human Rights.
In 2008, His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs held the post of Minister of State for International Cooperation. In 2009, he was appointed Acting Minister of Business and Commerce.
In 2009, His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs became the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qatar’s Stock Exchange. Between 2009 and 2012, he was the Vice-Chairman of Qatar Financial Centre Authority, and between 2009 and 2013, he was the Vice-Chairman of the Supreme Council for Information Technology and Communications.
In 2011, His Excellency was appointed Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and a Member of the Council of Ministers.
From 2013 to 2016, HE Dr Khalid bin Mohamed Al Attiyah was Minister of Foreign Affairs.
