Geraldine Ssali
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
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Today, while accompanying
@KagutaMuseveni
we visited FPT Corporation, a leading IT company in Vietnam. We also visited the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences that hosted the opening ceremony of the Vietnam-Uganda Business Forum and Trade Exhibition.
#UgVnBusinessSummit
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Today, I attended the launch of Uganda's second armored vehicle manufacturing and assembly plant.We congratulate H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
, the management of NEC & the venture partners on such a huge achievement on import substitution and BUBU.
@mtic_uganda
@NECUPDF
@updf
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I am honored to be part of the new
@URAuganda
Board. The task ahead is enormous but I am positive that the new team will work to deliver Uganda from donor dependence.
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
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Excited to be in Mpondwe, Kasese District as H.E President
@KagutaMuseveni
commissions the Border Export Zone and One Stop Border Post.
#MpondweOSBP
#TradeUG
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The renovated offices are steadily taking shape. The Commissioners offices are being furnished.
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I had the pleasure being part of the delegation accompanying
@KagutaMuseveni
to Vietnam to attend the Uganda Vietnam business summit and trade exhibition under the theme “Unlocking investment opportunities” .
#UgandaVietnamBusinessSummit
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In tribute to UK's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II,I signed the condolence book at the British High Commission in Kampala. She'll be remembered for dedicating her life to serve her homeland selflessly and the entire Commonwealth community.
May Her Soul RIP
@mtic_uganda
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Last week,I attended the 8th Uganda Oil and gas summit where I have the key note address on local content
#BUBU
@mtic_uganda
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I had the pleasure of presiding over the grand opening of the SASA College of Industrial Design (SCID) located along Busika Zirobwe highway. This institution is the brain child of Architect Dr.Kenneth Ssemwogere and would like to congratulate him upon this milestone
@mtic_uganda
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I attended the Uganda- South Africa Trade, Investment and Tourism summit that took place at Gallagher Convention Center, Midrand. It was graced by H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
and H.E
@CyrilRamaphosa
of South Africa
#SAUgandaBusinessForum
#UgandaInSA
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld
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Together with the Ministers
@mwebesafra
and
@HarrietNtabazi
from
@mtic_uganda
, we are honored to accompany H.E
@KagutaMuseveni
for a 3-day State Visit to Algiers at the invitation of H.E Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
#BUBU
#UgandaAlgeriaRelations
#BusinessForum
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May this Eid -al-fitr bring joy and blessings for the entire humanity.
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The Electronic Document and Records Management Systems (EDRMS) enables the Ministry of Trade, Industry&Cooperatives to proactively&effectively execute her core mandate through realtime access to information for quick & informed decision making.
@dbahati
@HarrietNtabazi
@azawedde
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I had the honor of attending and speaking at the Second Uganda European Union Business Forum, themed "Uganda Championing Sustainable Development: Green Growth and Investment."
During the forum, we reviewed the Uganda Green Growth Development Strategy (UGGDS)
#UEUBF2022
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Why does Egypt continue to import mill from Norway when Uganda has lots of milk? We need to ask ourselves some questions as Africa.
#unlocking
Uganda's potential
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The Special Preferential Tariff Treatment of Uganda’s Exports to the People’s Republic of China was unveiled on Friday. This is a result of our negotiations for Duty Free Quota Free treatment under the World Trade Organization.
@mtic_uganda
#UgandaChinaExports
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I met with the South African high commissioner at the
@UgandaMFA
ahead of his Excellency
@KagutaMuseveni
scheduled State visit to South Africa on 28th February 2023.
@mtic_uganda
@UgandaMFA
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Today,i attended the Launch of Agri hub in partnership with The Grain Council Of Uganda and StarAgri.This strategic partnership through an MOU signed today will create a solution for providing integrated post harvest services to the agri value chain players.
@mtic_uganda
@uwrsa
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On Saturday @ the inauguration of the Gayaza High School Administration Block,i received an award in appreciation of my tremendous support & contribution towards its completion. I am grateful to the dedicated old Girls of Gayaza under
@oldgirlsgayaza
for their support.
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On Tuesday , I attended the launch of the commencement of the well drilling activities at the kingfisher oil fields in Buhuka Kyangwali Kikuube district. The launch was officiated by H.E President
@KagutaMuseveni
@mtic_uganda
@CNOOCUgandaLtd
#EACOP
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Officials from
@mtic_uganda
,
@mofpedU
and
@PSF_Uganda
are attending the DRC - UG Business Summit.The Summit is aimed at Investment Promotion and Market Access.
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I would like to thank H.E President
@KagutaMuseveni
for commissioning the
#MpondweOSBP
. I would also like to thank other partnering institutions for the respective roles played in the development of this facility
#TradeUg
@MoWT_Uganda
@MIA_UG
@URAuganda
@MAAIF_Uganda
@mtic_uganda
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Creating new markets for our Farmers, producers, exporters and manufacturers:
Pleased to announce a creation of a new market for our products in Cuba, we shall soon publish a road map for our farmers and producers on how to access the market
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I’m honored to be the Chief Guest at the
@UgandaBreweries
Learning for Life Program Graduation Ceremony. This program focuses on
#inclusion
&
#diversity
as it empowers the youth, women and people of disability with the skills necessary to survive.
#BUBU
#UBLGrowingwithUganda
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Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024
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I attended the UG
@60
breakfast meeting
@spekeresort
. I presented opportunities of Uganda under the AfCFTA.Its core objective is to create a single market 4 Goods, Services facilitated by Movt of persons in order to deepen the economic integration of the African continent
#UGAt60
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In response to recent media reports regarding the interaction between
@mtic_uganda
Ministry officials and the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Tourism we want to emphasize our commitment to addressing any concerns raised.
@ntvuganda
@nbstv
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Happening now: Launch of Electronic Document and Records Management System
@mtic_uganda
@MoICT_Ug
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The Mpondwe Border Export Zone and One Stop Border Post that has been commissioned today is one of many facilities under the Border Export Zone Program conceived with the purpose of addressing the constraints Uganda faces as a landlocked country.
#MpondweOSBP
@mtic_uganda
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Glad to represent the
@GovUganda
at the Algiers International Trade Fair. This annual exhibition gathers traders and investors from across the globe, fostering international collaboration and economic growth.
#UgandaTrades
#TradeFairAlgeria
@mtic_uganda
@UgandaMFA
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Today, i launched the Cooperative Registry MIS that will enable e-registration of cooperatives,payment using mobile money & VISA,e-certification of documents,e reservation of names, e search of cooperatives, onboarding of already existing cooperatives & so much more.
@mtic_uganda
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It was exciting to meet Prince Richard Ssemakookiro and the rest of the Royal Family members enroute to Chicago for the US- Uganda International Trade Summit and Exhibition.
#USUGITSE2022
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The sugar industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the economy of Uganda under the manufacturing sector contributing over UGX 300 billion in taxes annually and employing over 60,000 Ugandans.
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
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In the spirit of supporting the campaign against HIV/AIDS,
@mtic_uganda
has heeded the call of the Katikkiro
@cpmayiga
to support the Kabaka Birthday Run slated for 7th April 2024.
The Ministry remains committed to supporting the Kingdoms collaborative campaign against HIV/AIDS.
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My attention is drawn to the media reports following an interaction between
@mtic_uganda
officials and the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism.
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I had the pleasure of being a news reader today morning on
@cbsfm_ug
as part of the International Women's day celebrations.
I wish everyone a happy Women's day.
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@mtic_uganda
On the issue of transporting registry documents from Farmers House to Entebbe. I would like to clarify that Contrary to the exaggerated figure of Shs400m, the actual cost incurred by the Ministry was Shs59.3m.
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Today, I presided over the Launch of the Industry Self Regulation Scheme (ISR) for Uganda's Grain Sector organized by
@tgcuganda
. This voluntary initiative is a more sustainable approach for complementing availability of quality and safe grain in Uganda.
@mtic_uganda
@dbahati
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I accompanied the Minister of State for Trade, Hon. Harriet Ntabazi along with some technical staff from
@mtic_uganda
for a meeting held with Innovation Norway at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
#BUBU
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As part of the week long activities organized by
@mtic_uganda
to commemorate the Africa Industrialization Day, together with
@mwebesafra
and staff of
@mtic_uganda
we visited the Liao Shen Industrial Park in Kapeeka on Friday.
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Christmas is confirmation of Gods faithfulness.Merry Christmas and a happy new year 2023
@mtic_uganda
@UNBSug
@uwrsa
@udc_uganda
@MTAC_UG
@ugandaexports
@UCPCkampala
@AGOA_UG
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Good Morning! Remember to Tune in today as we discuss the Russia African second summit
@ubctvuganda
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I had the pleasure of test driving and launching our locally manufactured and fabricated Buses
@MetuBus
. These Buses provide a pleasant experience and also promote our local manufacturing capacity while providing jobs for our young people. Kudos to the team for an amazing job.
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Today i delivered a lecture at the National Defence college at Njeru Jinja on Policy formulation,implementation and review:The case of Uganda"s Industrial policies.
@mtic_uganda
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After meeting the traders today,
@mtic_uganda
pledged to fast track the ascent of the Competition Act 2023 to address un-fair competition between manufacturers, distributors & retailers & 2 enforce the guidelines for licenses issued to foreign nationals trading in Uganda.
@newsUMA
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I co-chaired a cordial bilateral meeting in Kampala at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives
@mtic_uganda
premises with Amb. Johnson Weru, Principal Secretary of Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development of the Republic of Kenya
@Trade_Kenya
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Today
@mtic_uganda
commemorates the Africa Industrialization Day 2022 at Serena Hotel Kampala.On this day, we aim to highlight the steps being under taken towards industrialization journey of the countries in Africa
#AID2022
@MinofHealthUG
@GCOFUG
@GCICUganda
@UNIDO
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Last week, I hosted a delegation from Angola at
@mtic_uganda
premises. The Angolan delegation is conducting a benchmark study on Uganda’s Electronic Single window focusing on a number of aspects including Trade and investment Facilitation initiatives.
@mwebesafra
@mamumpaire
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Women make the Best Leaders as they are born with the quality to manage.
Thank you for your support and dedication.
Wishing Everyone a Happy Women’s Day !!
#BUBU
@mtic_uganda
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All is set for
@mtic_uganda
to fully occupy the renovated floors. The rooms are ready,Furniture for staff is being delivered,its a new dawn.
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Last week, I paid a courtesy call to the British High Commissioner Kate Airey in Kampala. We discussed how to strengthen trade relations between Uganda and UK.
#BUBU
@mtic_uganda
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@KagutaMuseveni
After the United Nations, it is the largest grouping of states worldwide and Uganda was endorsed to chair the Non-Aligned Movement on behalf of Africa for the period from 2022 to 2025.
#UgVnBusinessSummit
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@KagutaMuseveni
This visit is one of its kind between a Vietnamese and Ugandan head of state. It is an important milestone in bilateral relations as the two countries commemorate their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations since 9 February 1973.
#UgVnBusinessSummit
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While meeting some of the sugar millers at the Ministry on 8th September 2022, I appreciated their contribution to the sector.
We discussed remedies to the shortage of cane, market and market access for brown sugar.
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
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I attended the Uganda Nigeria Business and Investment forum in Kampala at Hotel Africana from 2nd to 3rd May, 2023.
In attendance was the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon.
@mwebesafra
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
#NigeriaUgandaBusinessForum
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Today, together with Ministers of Trade
@FMwebesa1
Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbadi
@dbahati
we held a briefing meeting with H.E
@ChilesheKCOMESA
the Secretary General
@comesa_lusaka
.COMESA is the largest regional economic community in Africa.
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@mtic_uganda
held its performance review&staff end of year party. It was a time of reflection,feedback but also merrymaking.Our promise to the country is that it's a new dawn
@mtic_uganda
.As we go through this holiday season&the festivities we shall reflect on how to serve better
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Yesterday, ahead of the Labour day celebrations, i visited Tooro Organic Products Association,Kamwenge Community Project and also held a meeting with District Commercial Officer(DCOs) in Tooro region.I also visited the Trade fair in Fortportal Town council.
@mtic_uganda
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@KagutaMuseveni
The visit will add value given that the market is available not only in Uganda of 43million people but also in the E.A market of 300million people and the 1.3billion African market and boost the trade of goods and services which will have many positive effects on both economies.
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May peace and love be in abundance this Easter and forever. Happy Easter.
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Uganda has deployed Mr. Latim Nyeko as a commercial attaché to Uganda's Mission in Ankara Turkey. During the briefing meeting with Ambassador Nusura Tiperu & officials from
@UgandaMFA
,we discussed the need for a positive Trade balance between the two countries among others.
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Speaking at
#AID2022
,Hon.Hanifa Kawoya the State Minister for Health in charge of general duties re echoed that the vision of
@MinofHealthUG
is a healthy and productive population that contributes to socio-economic growth & national devt.
@mtic_uganda
@gou_economy
@GCICUganda
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Yesterday,I also had the opportunity to meet officials from Standard Chartered Bank led by their new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Mr. Sanjay Rughani at the Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives office.
@mtic_uganda
@StanChartUGA
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On Saturday 6th November 2022, Gayaza High School celebrated its 117th Anniversary at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This was spearheaded by the Old Girls Associations
@oldgirlsgayaza
led by the class of 1990.
The Celebration was also a fundraiser for the new administration block.
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I also discussed online trade facilitation measures put in place by Government such as; Trade Information Portal, Electronic Single Window, Non-Tariff Barriers Reporting System, One Stop Border Posts and Border Export Markets.
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I had the pleasure of inaugurating the Uganda/Algeria Trade and Investment Forum & Exhibition an event designed to foster and enhance trade partnerships between our two nations.
#UATIF2023
#UgandaAlgeriaInvestmentForum
@SpecialDuties_
@paceidug
@MAAIF_Uganda
@mtic_uganda
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In order to promote import substitution and export promotion,
@GovUganda
will continue to assist the private sector in developing new technologies and high quality goods that can successfully compete in domestic, regional, and global markets.
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
#UgTradeFair22
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Uganda will be hosting an Algeria Business Forum and Trade Exhibition from 30th September to 2nd October 2023 at Hotel Africana. The Algerian delegation is composed of about 150 Algerian business persons from oil and gas, renewable energy agricultural sectors among others
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@KagutaMuseveni
The president of Uganda invited his Excellency Nguyên Xuân Phúc to come for the Non-Aligned Movement conference that will be held in Uganda next year in December.
#UgVnBusinessSummit
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Christ is risen. Hallelujah!
May the miracle of Easter bring you renewed hope, faith, love and joy.
Happy Easter .
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@KagutaMuseveni
The Non-Aligned Movement(NAM) is a forum of 120 countries that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc.
#UgVnBusinessSummit
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@mtic_uganda
However, it's important to note that the laptops were individually picked up from Farmers House and not delivered to individual homes.
@nbstv
@ntvuganda
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I had the pleasure of attending a dinner hosted by H.E., President Yoweri Museveni, where he welcomed the Algerian delegation. During the event, he highlighted that both countries stand to benefit significantly from their collaboration.
#UATIF2023
#UgandaAlgeriaInvestmentForum
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Hope you had a good Janan Luwum Day. As we continue to celebrate him, may his brave sacrifice continue to inspire us.
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@URAuganda
@mtic_uganda
My belief is that our Customers, the tax payers must keep at the center of everything
@URAuganda
does.
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
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@KagutaMuseveni
@CyrilRamaphosa
The business summit was organized jointly by the Government of Uganda and the Republic of South Africa, under the theme “Boosting Trade and Investment Relations Between South Africa and Uganda".
#SAUgandaBusinessForum
#UgandaInSA
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld
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The sector is now producing over 600,000 metric tons of sugar compared to just under 200,000 metric tons in 2006. Uganda is the only net exporter of sugar in the EAC region.
@mtic_uganda
#BUBU
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Registration is Open! 📢
Ready to be part of a world of great trend setters? Join us at the Uganda Algeria Trade&Investment Forum 2023! Secure your spot now at part of this game-changing event. Let's shape the future together!
@mtic_uganda
#UATIF2023
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@mtic_uganda
Another matter that requires clarification is the procurement and distribution of laptops.
@mtic_uganda
procured 38 laptops for staff to work from home during renovations.
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I would like to invite the public to watch the event live as H.E President
@KagutaMuseveni
commissions the Border Export Zone and One Stop Border Post.
#MpondweOSBP
#TradeUG
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It was great meeting officials from
@NITAUganda1
and USAID/ISS. We held fruitful discussions on digitalization of the Ministry’s processes to enhance efficiency in service delivery.The Ministry is working towards a paperless office.
@MoICT_Ug
@mamumpaire
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I would like to congratulate
@UgandaBreweries
, who have taken a great initiative in the Intentional effort to Empower the
#Minorities
through this programme through
#Inclusion
and
#Diversity
.
#BUBU
#UBLGrowingwithUganda
#CelebrationofLifeIndustry
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Together with the senior management & Board of
@udc_uganda
,we met the chief coordinator of
@OWC_ug
Gen.Salim Saleh.We also toured Kapeka Industrial Park also known as Liao Shen Industrial Park. We were greatly Impressed by the quality products being produced.
@mtic_uganda
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I had the pleasure of presiding over the grand opening of the SASA College of Industrial Design (SCID) located along Busika Zirobwe highway. This institution is the brain child of Architect Dr.Kenneth Ssemwogere and would like to congratulate him upon this milestone
@mtic_uganda
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At the Serena where we are unlocking Uganda's potential in the Africa Continent Al Free Trade Area(AFCTA)
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I want to commend the
@PSF_Uganda
,
@ugandainvest
,
@mtic_uganda
and
@UgandaMFA
in collaboration with the Vietnam Govt. for organizing such an event and for being a driving force directing Ugandan producers towards industrialization and development through value addition.
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@mtic_uganda
This includes various expenses such as disassembling furniture, packaging materials, hiring cargo tracks, labour and fuel.
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On Tuesday, the Nigerian High Commissioner Ismail Ayobami Alatise paid a courtesy call to me
@mtic_uganda
. We discussed ways to promote Trade and Investment between the two countries and ways to strengthen the already good relationship between the two nations.
#BUBU
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The countdown is on to the Uganda-Algeria Business Forum&Trade Exhibition scheduled from 30th September-2nd October 2023. JOIN IN Today
@nbstv
as the Commissioner External Trade
@mtic_uganda
discusses the benefits of AfCFTA.
@mwebesafra
@dbahati
@HarrietNtabazi
@UNCCI_UG
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The aspect of competitiveness is key for Uganda in trader.
It is doable, and we have a lot of potential we can unlock and be our own market if we set our minds to it.
#unloclkingugandapotential
#AfCFTA
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The SASA College of Industrial Design which specializes in Industrial design, Machine Design, Metal Products Design, Wood Products Design, Plastic Products Design, and Textile & Fashion Design is what Uganda as a country needs right now on its journey to middle-income status.
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@mtic_uganda
In Attendance at the launch were the Ambassador of China to Uganda, Ambassador Zhang Lizhong
@PRC_Amb_Uganda
and the Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa
@FMwebesa1
@mtic_uganda
#UgandaChinaExports
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I will be a Panelist at the Uganda Revenue Authority e-BOMBA YA BUSINESS Summit this Friday 29th October 2021. Kindly follow the discussion.
@mtic_uganda
@AringoStella
@mamumpaire
@dbahati
@mwebesafra
@FGumeNgobi
@HarrietNtabazi
@Thejoyfullone
@MoICT_Ug
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Partner States under the AfCFTA have agreed to eliminate tariffs &Non-Tariff Barriers to trade in goods& trade in Services.They have also agreed to Cooperate on Trade Facilitation, Customs Matters, investment,Intellectual Property Rights & Competition Policy.
@mtic_uganda
#UGAt60
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@mtic_uganda
The Ministry takes all concerns seriously and is committed to providing the right information to government bodies and to keeping them updated on developments at
@mtic_uganda
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@KagutaMuseveni
@CyrilRamaphosa
The summit provided a platform for the business community and government agencies to identify existing and emerging business and investment opportunities.
@mtic_uganda
#SAUgandaBusinessForum
#UgandaInSA
#BetterAfricaBetterWorld
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