# Uganda and South Sudan sign trade cooperation memorandum

> The two countries’ trade ministers signed a memorandum as their business forum concluded; the framework includes agriculture and industrial development.

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- Published: 2026-10-15T08:58:15+00:00
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Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on October 15 that the Second Uganda–South Sudan Business Forum and Exhibition concluded with both countries reaffirming commitments to trade and investment. The ministry said the trade ministers signed a memorandum of understanding providing for regular consultations, information sharing, trade promotion and investment facilitation.

The statement lists agriculture and industrial development among cooperation areas. The countries also discussed cross-border business barriers, product quality assurance, certification, standards and regional trade corridors. The source gives no separate signing date or trade-volume target; the MoU is a framework, not a measured increase in trade flows.

## Data

### South Sudan–Uganda business forum outcome

Trade cooperation framework reported in Uganda’s foreign ministry statement on October 15.

Methodology: The source reports an MoU signed in connection with the forum and its scope; it gives no separate signing date or trade-volume target.

| date | label | description | status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | Forum concludes and trade memorandum reported | The foreign ministry said the MoU provides a framework for consultation and information sharing, including cooperation in agriculture and industrial development. No trade target was stated. | occurred |

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## Sources

- [Uganda Ministry of Foreign Affairs](<https://mofa.go.ug/article/uganda-and-south-sudan-reaffirm-commitment-strengthening-bilateral-trade-and-economic>) (Source checked: 2026-10-15; Published: 2026-10-15)

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