Third India–Uganda Joint Trade Committee meets in New Delhi after a 23-year gap
The third session of the India–Uganda Joint Trade Committee was held in New Delhi on 25–26 March 2025, the first in 23 years, and agreed to explore MoUs and a Joint Business Forum.
Summary
The third session of the India–Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in New Delhi on 25–26 March 2025, after a gap of 23 years. Both sides agreed trade did not reflect its potential and discussed forming an India–Uganda Joint Business Forum. They identified items such as minerals, coffee, cocoa, pulses, spices and dairy, and sectors including mining, digital infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, electric vehicles and critical minerals, including rare earth elements. They agreed to explore MoUs on recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia, public works, agriculture, traditional medicine and telemedicine.
Key facts
- Dates
- 25–26 March 2025, New Delhi
- Session
- Third India–Uganda JTC
- Gap
- 23 years since previous session
- Proposed
- India–Uganda Joint Business Forum
- MoUs to explore
- Indian Pharmacopoeia, public works, agriculture, traditional medicine, telemedicine
- Trade items
- Minerals, coffee, cocoa, pulses, spices, dairy
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The third session of the India–Uganda Joint Trade Committee, held in New Delhi on 25–26 March 2025, came after a gap of how many years?
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Correct answer: C — 23
The third JTC session was held after a gap of 23 years.
At the India–Uganda JTC of March 2025, the two sides agreed to explore an MoU on recognition of which Indian standard?
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Correct answer: B — Indian Pharmacopoeia
They agreed to explore MoUs including one on recognition of the Indian Pharmacopoeia.