UPDF soldiers in Russia for army games
UPDF officials pose for a photo in Russia. Courtesy photo
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The ceremony which took place at Patriot Park in Albino, 50 Kms South West of Moscow, was also attended by a delegation led by Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, the UPDF Commander Land Forces that included Brig Richard Karemire the Defence Spokesperson, Brig James Nambale the Defence Attaché in Moscow and Col Kwihagana from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Airforces.
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has been commended for its outstanding performance and military professionalism during the Fifth Jubilee Edition of the International Army Games taking place in Moscow from August 3 – 17, 2019. The event has been happening every year since 2015 and about 30 countries take part in a number of games.
According to a statement by UPDF spokesperson, Brig Richard Karemire, the aim of the games is to strengthen friendship, fellowship and mutual understanding between nations.
He said, in his address, the Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the participants to use the opportunity offered by such games to strengthen constructive partnerships that can ensure the security of our countries.
The UPDF is being represented by a contingent of 14 officers under Col Jackson Pande Kajjuba drawn from the Armoured Brigade.
Officiating at the opening ceremony, the Minister of the Russian Federation General of the Army Sergei K Shoigu commended all participating countries for turning up emphasizing that such competitions contribute towards world peace and security.
The ceremony which took place at Patriot Park in Albino, 50 Kms South West of Moscow, was also attended by a delegation led by Lt Gen Peter Elwelu, the UPDF Commander Land Forces that included Brig Richard Karemire the Defence Spokesperson, Brig James Nambale the Defence Attaché in Moscow and Col Kwihagana from the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Airforces.
