Uganda’s national carrier, Uganda Airlines said it’s in the advanced stages of launching direct flights to India.
Economists say the initiative will help enhance trade and tourism relations between Kampala and New Delhi.
The national carrier is already making a long-haul flight to Dubai and it has already secured a landing slot at London Heathrow Airport.
Within the continent, it flies to Kenya, Somalia, DRC, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania and South Africa.
India and Uganda remain strong trade partners, with import and export values with India standing at US$959.11 million and $56.98 million respectively.
“India has consistently remained one of the top investors in Uganda with an estimated investment worth US$1bn in the last two decades. In 2020, India’s investments in Uganda hit USD$200 million,” Uganda’s Finance minister Kasaija said at a recent conference.
