Alupo Arrives in India Ahead of 18th BRICS Summit

What the report says

Uganda’s Vice President Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni, according to Nile Post. The article says she was received at Indira Gandhi International Airport by Jayant Chaudhary, India’s Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and was accompanied by Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa and other officials.

Nile Post reports that Alupo is expected to deliver Museveni’s message at the summit, which is being held under India’s chairship theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” The gathering is set to take place in New Delhi from September 12–13 and will focus on development, trade, finance, technology, sustainability and cooperation among Global South countries.

The report places Uganda’s participation in the context of its recent entry as one of BRICS’ partner countries. It says Kampala sees the summit as a chance to expand trade, investment, technology and infrastructure ties with BRICS members and partners, and to deepen broader economic and strategic cooperation. More generally, the story reflects Uganda’s effort to widen its international partnerships beyond traditional markets, although the article does not give specific agreements or outcomes from the trip.