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The European Union has pledged to increase investment in Uganda as both celebrate 50 years of partnership. The EU plans to support Uganda's transition to middle-income status with serious, sustainable investments, targeting infrastructure, trade, and job creation under its Global Gateway strategy.

The EU has invested over €5 billion in Uganda over the last five decades, with a focus on mobilizing infrastructure financing, including a €30 million grant for the Nalubaale-Kiira hydropower complex. Trade relations have strengthened, with exports to the EU nearly tripling since 2019, reaching €1.5 billion, particularly in coffee. The EU emphasizes quality improvement and climate resilience in agricultural exports.