By Spy Uganda
Following the successful hosting of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Heads of State and Government in January 2024, the Government of Uganda is once again set to play host to another high-level NAM gathering — this time, the Midterm Ministerial Review Meeting, slated for 13th to 16th October 2025 at the Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Themed “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” the meeting will bring together Ministers of Foreign Affairs from NAM Member States, along with representatives of Observer Countries and Observer Organizations, to deliberate on pressing global challenges facing the developing world.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, preparations are in advanced stages, with several Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) working collaboratively to ensure a seamless and successful conference.
The Munyonyo meeting will serve as a platform for NAM countries to review progress on commitments made during the Kampala Summit and to chart a unified course on matters of peace, development, and global justice.
Among the critical issues for discussion are:
- NAM’s relevance amid rising geopolitical tensions, with a focus on safeguarding peace, security, human rights, and the rule of law.
- The centrality of the Palestine issue, reaffirming NAM’s historical positions in defense of international humanitarian law and relevant UN resolutions.
- Humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the staggering civilian casualties and displacement, with calls for urgent relief efforts and support to UNRWA.
- Full implementation of the UN General Assembly Resolution ES-10/27 (June 12, 2025), urging the end of the Gaza blockade, opening of borders, and facilitation of humanitarian aid — while supporting Egypt and Qatar’s ceasefire initiatives.
- Global poverty eradication, as part of the UN 2030 Agenda, with renewed commitment to the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, the Sevilla Commitment, and SDG 17.
- Reform of global governance, including the United Nations and international financial institutions, to reflect current realities and amplify the voices of the Global South.
- Africa’s historical marginalization, with renewed calls for fair representation on the UN Security Council in line with the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.
- Regional and sub-regional cooperation to promote industrialization, trade, investment, technology transfer, and employment creation.
- Preparations for the XX NAM Summit in Uzbekistan, with emphasis on coordinated responses to regional security and socio-economic challenges.
- Recognition of President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership of the Movement and his role in steering NAM’s vision for equitable global cooperation.
- Reaffirmation of the right to self-determination for peoples under foreign occupation or colonial domination.
- Strengthening UN-centered multilateralism, with a call to enhance the UN’s democratic, intergovernmental character and responsiveness to developing nations’ needs.
The Government has assured the public and stakeholders that logistical and security arrangements are well underway. Controlled access measures will be enforced in and around the Munyonyo area during the conference period to facilitate smooth movement of delegates and ensure safety.
Authorities have appealed to the public for cooperation, particularly regarding traffic diversions and temporary restrictions in the conference vicinity.
“Uganda is once again proud to provide a platform for meaningful dialogue among developing nations,” a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said. “This meeting reaffirms our country’s pivotal role in championing multilateralism, peace, and development within the Global South.”
The Non-Aligned Movement, established in 1961, remains the world’s largest coalition of states outside formal military or political blocs, comprising 120 Member States. Uganda assumed the Chairmanship of NAM in 2024 under the leadership of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, marking a new chapter in global South-South cooperation.
The Midterm Ministerial Review at Munyonyo is expected to produce key outcome documents that will guide NAM’s agenda ahead of the next Summit in Uzbekistan.
