The Strategic Objectives have been derived from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Strategic Investment Plan (SIP), The Five-Year National Development Plan (2010/11-2014/25) and the Uganda Vision 2040. These include:

1. Promotion of Regional and International Peace and Security
2. Promotion of Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (Attraction of Investment, trade, tourism and Technology transfer)
3. Engagement of the Diaspora for Development
4. Promotion of International Law and Human Rights
5. Mobilization of resources for Development
6. Intuitional Capacity building
7. Use of ICT in advancing Uganda's interests
8. Provision of Consular and protocol services
9. Promotion and strengthen of diplomatic relations with Switzerland