.@RobinahNabbanja : We are marking this day when the world is grappling with COVID-19 and climate change challenges all of which have an impact on food production. #WFD2022
.@RobinahNabbanja :On this day, we would like to thank the farmers, production officers, and all those that contribute to the agriculture value chain. #WFD2022
,@RobinahNabbanja: I have moved around the stalls and saw the good news and i believe that with the many scientists and innovations that we have, we shall not leave anyone behind. #WFD2022
.@RobinahNabbanja says that on this day, we should know what we are not doing right and what we need to do to deal with the issue of hunger in some of our areas like Karamoja yet we have very fertile soils. #WFD2022
.@RobinahNabbanja also says that the President has always advised farmers to involve themselves in commercial farming and that is the only way farmers shall benefit from the sector. #WFD2022
@RobinahNabbanja:The Parish Development Model (PDM) will be a success and a game changer in this sector and with the available technologies, we are ready to go. #WFD2022
Government will continue to invest in water for agriculture production, Mechanisation centres and providing valley tanks to the various areas in the country to help ease agriculture production. #WFD2022
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@mehmedmus :The decisive steps that Uganda has made forward since its independence laid down the solid basis of the stability, economic and social development, which it proudly enjoys right now as a prominent country in its region. #UGAt60
@mehmedmus :I am glad to mention that the relations between Uganda and Türkiye have been developing and deepening on the basis of a sincere friendship in every field. #UGAt60
Hon Mulimba: Following the opening of resident missions in each other's capitals in 2010 and 2011, the relationship between Uganda and Türkiye has grown from strength to strength.
Hon Mulimba: The relations between the two countries are regulated by cooperation frameworks in the areas which include Trade and Tourism, Military and Defense, Security, Energy, Education, and Parliamentary democracy.
In her welcome remarks, Her Excellency Nusura Tiperu Omar welcomed the guests to the coffee tasting/cupping session and highlighted that Coffee is one of Uganda’s main cash crops and the biggest foreign exchange earner being among the top five products exported from Uganda.
Coffee accounts for about 13-15% of total export earnings and is the second highest foreign exchange earner for the country.
Amb. Tiperu reiterated that this event underscoring that the event is in line Ministry / Embassy’s policy to promote commercial and Economic diplomacy to enhance bilateral trade between Uganda and Turkey.
The Embassy of the Republic Uganda in Ankara led by H.E. @NusuraTiperu2,Uganda's Ambassador-Designate to the Republic of Turkey in conjunction with the @UgandaMFA Headquarters, and @CoffeeUganda held a Coffee Cupping and Tasting Session at Walker's Coffee House in Ankara.
The event which was held on Sunday 16th October 2022 as one of the activities the Embassy undertook to commemorate Uganda's 60th Independence Anniversary.
.@queridoAntonioL :We need better nutrition which calls for investments in healthy diets and a good environment with focus on good health, well being and the right of adequate food for all. #WFD2022
.@queridoAntonioL :We need a better environment. This calls for us to take measures necessary and possible to safeguard the planet, the future of humanity by reducing on the greenhouse gases emission, including safeguarding natural indigenous biodiversity and genetic resources.
.@queridoAntonioL :On this World Food Day, @FAOUganda & @WFPUgandaCD & the entire UN fraternity here in the Uganda, is joining your Govt to ensure that we relaunch a rezoning call for action to transform the food system in a way to foster inclusive economic growth.aa#WFD2022
Marcus Prior the Deputy Country Director of @WFPUgandaCD said that if we are to leave no one behind. We must also leave no stone unturned in our efforts to reach Zero Hunger here in Uganda. @WFPUgandaCD@FAOUganda@WFP_Media@WFP#WFD2022
Marcus:The call to action for us all here today is on many levels and in many areas. Yes, emergency response. Emergency Food Assistance.#WFD2022
Marcus:@WFPUgandaCD speciality is absolutely essential, but it cannot be the only solution to ending hunger. It must be accompanied by investments in sustainable livelihoods, early warning and preparedness. #WFD2022