Kampala, Uganda – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to the One China Principle, emphasizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China, amid ongoing global discussions on cross-strait relations.

Signed by Permanent Secretary Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, the statement represents the Government of Uganda’s official position.

Uganda opposes any form of “Taiwan independence” or attempts to create “two Chinas,” supporting China’s reunification efforts as an internal affair. It highlights the foundation of bilateral ties since 1962.

Issued on November 11, 2025, coinciding with the 63rd anniversary of Uganda-China diplomatic relations established on October 18, 1962.

Published on the Ministry’s website, reflecting Kampala’s foreign policy stance.

To reiterate longstanding support for China, strengthening economic and diplomatic partnerships amid regional and international dynamics.

Through a formal declaration, Uganda maintains no official relations with Taiwan and backs China’s sovereignty claims.

The statement reads: “The Government of the Republic of Uganda reaffirms that the Government of the People’s Republic of China is the sole legal Government representing the whole of China, of which Taiwan is an inalienable part. The Republic of Uganda has consistently opposed any attempt to create ‘two Chinas’ or ‘one China, one Taiwan’, ‘Taiwan independence’ in any form including Taiwan’s attempt to join any international or regional organization consisting only of sovereign states.” 

Waiswa added: “The Government of Uganda supports all the efforts made by the Chinese Government to realize China’s reunification and holds that the Taiwan question is China’s internal affair.”