Israel to re-open embassy in Uganda
Description: http://www.monitor.co.ug/image/view/-/688874/data/43/-/345rd6z/-/ico_plus.pn gSHAREDescription: http://www.monitor.co.ug/image/view/-/688308/data/40/-/pa4kkwz/-/ico_bookmar k.png BOOKMARKDescription: http://www.monitor.co.ug/image/view/-/688304/data/39/-/uklpqh/-/ico_print.pn g <http://www.monitor.co.ug/News/National/Israel-to-re-open-embassy-in-Uganda/ -/688334/1873392/-/view/printVersion/-/12yp9ou/-/index.html> PRINTRATING By John Tugume Posted Thursday, June 6 2013 at 01:00 IN SUMMARY Israeli ambassador to Kenya says Uganda is high on their priority list of places they intend to open embassies. Kampala The Israelites could soon reopen their embassy in Uganda, 41 years after it was closed by then president Idi Amin. This was revealed by the Israeli ambassador to Kenya, Mr Gil Haskel, during celebration to mark the countrys 65 years of independence. During the function, held in Kampala at the end of last month, Mr Haskel said: It is true we had some downs in the 1970s, but Israel never left Uganda. In our hearts we kept thinking about Uganda. Although we cannot afford to have embassies all over the world because of financial constraints, Uganda is high on our priority list and very soon we shall reopen our embassy here. The ambassadors comments were prompted by Ndorwa West MP David Bahatis request that to make the Uganda-Israel relation more formal, the latter should consider reopening their office in Kampala. Our President and other officials visit Israel and come back praising the land. We need to make the relationship official, Mr Bahati said. Mr Haskel said next year, they would renew their continued friendship with the NRM government and use the opportunity to plan for the reopening of the embassy. The celebrations were organised by the Ugandan Christian friends of Israel. Israel was one of the first countries to open an embassy in Uganda and many Ugandan students have received training in Israel, especially in medicine and engineering. Israelis also helped train Ugandas infantry and air force. Amin closed down the Israeli Embassy in Uganda and severed all diplomatic relations with Israel. Thé Mulindwas Communication Group "With Yoweri Museveni and Dr. Kiiza Besigye Uganda is in anarchy" Kuungana Mulindwa Mawasiliano Kikundi "Pamoja na Yoweri Museveni na Dk. Kiiza Besigye Uganda ni katika machafuko"
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