Uganda Calls for Lifting of Travel Restrictions on the African continent.

Uganda is calling for urgent liberalization of Africa’s aviation industry saying that air transport is the “business of freedom.

The Vice President Jessica Alupo noted that this will  facilitate the movement of goods, people and investment, and it  can be made possible by having a liberalized Aviation sector in Africa  to stimulate  and promote economic and social integration.

The Vice President made the remarks as she represented  President Yoweri Museveni at the  official opening of the two day  55^th African Airlines Association (AFRAA) assembly   at Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Hotel in Kampala  .

Uganda's  Minister of works and transport Gen Katumba Wamala called for the removal of travel restrictions on the African continent if the African aviation industry is to grow.

According to  him , travel restrictions like VISA requirements  are not necessary and should be removed  so as to allow free movement of people and goods.

Katumba was  addressing the 55th AFRAA annual general assembly being hosted in Uganda by the National Airline,Uganda Airlines.

Delegates attending the assembly  have been  asked to discuss ways of working together to prevent wildlife trafficking.

James Musinguzi the Executive director Uganda Wildlife Education Center-UWEC  asked delegates to address concerns of wildlife trafficking as Airlines are the main culprits involved in their transportation. 

The two day annual general assembly has attracted multi billion companies , CEOs and Global leaders in the aviation industry.

Uganda is the current chair of AFRAA under the leadership of Jennifer Bamuturaki the Chief Executive Officer at Uganda Airlines.