Diplomatic talks with the Ugandan Ambassador to Poland
On 21 November 2024, the Diplomatic Talks series hosted its eighth head of a diplomatic mission and, for the first time, a representative of an African country—H.E. Stephen Mubiru, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to Poland. The event took place in the Faculty of Political Science and Journalism at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS).
The ambassador visited UMCS accompanied by Second Secretary Jessica Namuddu. The diplomatic delegation was welcomed by Dr. Arkadiusz Bereza, Vice-Chancellor for General Affairs and Professor at UMCS, along with Professor Marek Pietraś, Director of the Institute of International Relations, and Dr. Katarzyna Marzęda-Młynarska, Deputy Director of the Institute.
The open meeting began with a lecture delivered by H.E. Stephen Mubiru, titled “Uganda’s Foreign Policy Perspectives in a Rapidly Changing World and the Growing Importance of the Global South.” The presentation, attended by members of the academic community and high school students from partner institutions, highlighted Uganda’s key foreign policy objectives, geographical and political context, and areas of regional and global cooperation. The ambassador also addressed critical topics such as security, education system development, and the challenges posed by climate change.
The event concluded with a Q&A session, during which the ambassador answered questions from the audience, fostering an engaging and insightful dialogue.
The Diplomatic Talks series, organized by the Institute of International Relations at UMCS, invites ambassadors accredited in Poland to discuss contemporary international relations. The initiative aims to provide students with a deeper understanding of global dynamics and to encourage critical thinking about international processes. Past speakers have included ambassadors from the United States, the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, and Turkey.
Translated from Original copy by Ihor Kolisnichenko