KAMPALA – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged visiting Speakers to acknowledge the positive aspects of colonialism, highlighting the Commonwealth’s role in uniting 2.4 billion people for shared development.
President Museveni emphasized moving beyond the colonized-colonizer dynamic and promoting equality within the Commonwealth during the official opening of Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Commonwealth Parliaments (CSCOP) at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, ending on January 6, 2024.
President Museveni emphasized the linguistic unity within the Commonwealth and discouraged lecturing other nations, urging a cessation of chauvinistic practices. He underscored the importance of leading by example for global peace and progress.
The Conference, attended by 33 Speakers out of 43 that had confirmed their Presence, included representatives from various Commonwealth nations.
Speaker Anita Annet Among appreciated President Museveni for hosting this significant event in Uganda’s legislative history.
She expressed gratitude for the President’s support in facilitating the conference.
She also expressed gratitude towards the 33 Speakers who attended the conference saying, “It humbles us that many of you have travelled from far and wide, throughout several for several hours to travel to come and attend this conference and honour our invitation. You are most welcome.”
“Hosting the 27th CSCOP, in Uganda will accrue immense multiplier effect in widening our diplomatic frontiers for cooperation through parliamentary diplomacy, enhance tourism and trade and shaping the image of Uganda among the international community,” Among said.
