![]() ![]() Twenty-one (21) agriculture and agro-processing projects – including establishment of aqua parks, establishment of an instant soluble coffee plant and a modern cattle abattoir.Five (5) health sector projects – including medical equipment manufacturing and management centre and a specialized hospital.Five (5) mining sector projects – including the Bahati Wolfram project and the Iron and steel processing project.Fourteen (14) infrastructure projects – including the Rapid Bus Project, Rehabilitation of the Gulu – Pakwach railway and development to Inland ports.Uganda is also participating in the EXPO to attract investments into the profiled investment projects. Processed food products particularly dried fruits (mango, pineapple, papaya, and jack fruit).Fruits (avocado, bananas, mangoes and pineapples) Vegetables and spices including hot pepper (capsicums), ginger and cardamom.Fish and fish products (Nile perch and tilapia).The priority products for promotion during the Expo are the following Uganda is participating in the EXPO to promote trade between Uganda and the greater Middle East market which had a total import bill of US$ 1.889 billion in 2020, initially targeting The Republic of Uganda is participating at this Expo on invitation by the organizer – the Government of UAE and the International Bureau of Expositions. The theme is divided under three (3) sub-themes: “ Mobility”, “ Opportunity” and “ Sustainability”, and Uganda is participating under the “Opportunity” sub-theme. ![]() The Expo is scheduled to run from 1 st October 2021 to March 2022, based on the Theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. David Bahati the Minister of State for Industry, Hon Harriet Ntabazi, the Minister of State for Trade, the PS’s for the Ministries of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of ICT and National guidance and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Finance and National Planning Authority. Frank Tumwebaze, minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. A record of 192 nations will be participating.Ī dedicated website in English and Arabic will promote EU’s presence at Expo 2020 Dubai, as well as a WebApp application allowing citizens around the world to know more about the EU and its 27 EU Member States.On 21st September 2021, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired the 1st Inter ministerial meeting on Expo 2020 Dubai. In addition, the “EU Honour Day” on 23 October will be the occasion to celebrate the EU’s presence at Expo 2020 Dubai along with the Member States, through cultural activities with young artists and cultural professionals from Europe and the rest of the world, to foster diversity and intercultural dialogue.Įxpo 2020 Dubai will be the first World Exposition to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region since its creation in 1851. I am looking forward to discussing in detail these pertinent issues with our Emirati partners during my visit to the UAE later this week,” stated High Representative Borrell. “ The EU is committed to supporting UAE's domestic transformation and economic diversification efforts, in line with our bilateral Cooperation Arrangement. The activities promoted by the EU also feature prominently in our bilateral engagement with the United Arab Emirates, as the host country of Expo 2020 Dubai. ![]() Expo 2020 Dubai choosing this motto, provides a very visible opportunity to underline the EU’s commitment to international cooperation and multilateralism to build common understanding and overcome them, together”. Īs noted by the High Representative/Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell: “ The fight against climate change or the promotion of sustainability and inclusivity are some of the challenges of our time. More than 40 events and activities will be promoted by EU institutions together with our Member States, focusing on five thematic areas: Sustainability, Green Deal and Climate change Food, Farming and Health Innovation and Digitalisation Inclusivity and Equality focusing on women empowerment and Business and Trade cooperation.Įxpo 2020 Dubai will be a significant opportunity to prepare for a more sustainable future by engaging with participants from around the world, in one of the first major global events to be held physically since the breakout the COVID-19 pandemic. The EU will engage through a set of high-quality events and activities to showcase European contribution to tackling global challenges in line with the core themes of Expo 2020 Dubai: sustainability, opportunity and mobility. The European Union will participate in Expo 2020 Dubai in United Arab Emirates, starting on 1 October under the theme: “Connecting minds, creating the future”. ![]()
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