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
Marcus:For example, we're piloting fish farming and beekeeping because these are the choices of the people of Karamoja that we're working with. #WFD2022
Marcus:With the support of our donors and collaboration with our partners. We plan to expand this work and also drive for more permanent food and nutrition solutions for many of the 1.3 million refugees we currently assist. #WFD2022
Marcus:World Food Day is an opportunity for all of us here today to recommit to that vision of Zero Hunger.
Marcus: The @WFP reaffirms our commitment to working with the @GovUganda and our partners to achieve better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life. Let's leave no stone unturned as we look to achieve that let's leave no one behind. #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
.@FrankTumwebazek : We have sixteen (16) institutes under @narouganda and they specialize in different areas of agricultural research and animal, covering animal, livestock resources, fish inclusive.#WFD2022
.@FrankTumwebazek : The theme of this year recognizes the need to develop inclusive, resilient and sustainable agri food systems for better production, better nutrition, better environment and a better life that leaves no one behind. #WFD2022
.@FrankTumwebazek :This day therefore calls for Action across the sector players to ensure that our agri-food systems deliver enough affordable, nutritious safe food for all in a better environment for a better life, leaving no one behind.#WFD2022