Uganda-Algeria Business Forum and Trade Exhibition Launched
The Uganda-Algeria Business Forum and Trade Exhibition was officially launched in a press briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kampala. The forum is scheduled for 30th September 2023 to 2nd October 2023 at Hotel Africana Kampala. Uganda and Algeria and Uganda have had long and cordial relations anchored on mutual respect, dialogue as well as bilateral and Pan-African solidarity. However, these warm relations are not reflected in the volumes of trade and investment between the two Countries which has remained very low. We therefore commend H.E the President, Yoweri Museveni for his wise guidance and leadership when in March 2023 …
54th Edition of the Algiers International Trade Fair
The delegation from Uganda headed by H.E the President of Uganda to Algeria from 11th to 14th March 2023, the two Heads of State among others agreed that 150 Algerian Business Persons and Investor delegation to undertake a visit to Uganda, on a fact-finding mission to explore possibilities of business and investment partnerships for Uganda. With this background, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria invites Ugandan Businessmen for the 54th Edition of the Algiers International Trade Fair which will be held in Algiers from 19th to 24th June 2023, at the Pins Maritime Show Grounds – Alger. The International Trade …
Nigeria – Uganda Business and Investment Forum Held
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Mwebesa Francis together with the Permanent Secretary attended the Nigeria – Uganda Business and Investment Forum in Kampala at Hotel Africana from 2nd to 3rd May,2023. Also in attendance at the forum were the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda Ismail Ayobami Alatise and the Ugandan High Commissioner to Nigeria Nelson Ocheger. The Forum is a catalyst for strengthening Ugandan and Nigerian business relations. The importance of Nigerian entrepreneurs investing in areas of value addition in Uganda is key for strategic partnerships between Nigerian and Ugandan businesses. Uganda is committed to improving the …
State Visit to Algiers
The Ministers of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Francis Mwebesa and Hon. Harriet Ntabazi together with the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Geraldine Ssali accompanied H.E Yoweri Kaguta for a 3-day State Visit to Algiers at the invitation of H.E Abdelmadjid Tebboune. A number of memoranda of understanding between various sectors from the two countries were signed and the first ever business forum between Algeria and Uganda will be held. The two countries have strong regional, continental & international cooperation especially through regional and international organizations such as the African Union (AU), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) and the United …
Uganda – South Africa Trade, Investment and Tourism summit
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives participated in business summit that 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”. The summit provided a platform for the business community and government agencies to identify existing and emerging business and investment opportunities. The Summit’s main objective was to provide a platform for the private sector, government and business regulatory agencies to freely exchange ideas and information on how to facilitate investment and identifying existing and emerging investment opportunities for Uganda. The Summit …
Permanent Secretary and Officers from MTIC Visit to the British High Commission
The Permanent Secretary and officers from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives paid a courtesy call to the British High Commissioner Kate Airey in Kampala. Discussions on how to strengthen trade relations between Uganda and UK. UK is one of Uganda’s trading partners. The top 5 goods imported to the UK from Uganda in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2022 were: 05 – Vegetables & fruit (£6.7 million), 07 – Coffee, tea, cocoa (£3.2 million), 29 – Other crude animal & vegetable materials (£1.4 million), 22 – Oil-seeds & oleaginous fruits (£700 thousand), 9 – Unspecified goods …
Delegates from Korea pay a courtesy call to the Ministry
Delegation from Korea headed by Mr Kim Yunil, Secretary to the President of Korea for Future policy paid a courtesy call to the Ministry. They were received by Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Ms. Geraldine Ssali the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry. Discussion were about the world Expo 2030 in Busan City and the upcoming Korean – African Leaders Summit 2024. …
Visit to the Kawumu Tannery factory
The Ministry staff led by the Comissioner BDQA Dr Joshua Mutambi accompanied a COMESA delegation for incredible visit to the Kawumu Tannery, a government owned state-of-the-art leather factory in Kawumu village, Luweero district. Kawumu Tannery was established with the following objectives which include adding value to leather, substituting the importation of leather products into the country and to promote exports of leather products.The craftsmanship and attention to detail of the workers was truly impressive. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is so proud to support and promote the leather industry in our region. The delegation full of experts in …
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT External Trade (Restriction of Importation and Exportation of Goods) Order, 2022.
Under sections 3 and 4 of the External Trade Act, Cap.88), In exercise of the powers conferred to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, The Minister may from time to time by statutory order prohibit the import of any class of goods without a licence granted under this section. Restriction on certain imports. (i) No licence shall be granted by the Minister for the import of any import restricted goods if in his or her opinion the import of the goods would or would be likely to prejudice any agreement or arrangement in respect of external or internal trade …
PUBLIC UNVEILING OF THE SPECIAL PREFERENTIAL TARIFF TREATMENT OF UGANDA’S EXPORTS TO THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
On 18th November Uganda and China Unveiled the Special Preferential Tariff Treatment for Uganda’s Exports to the People’s Republic of China at Hotel Africa Kampala, Uganda. Trade volumes between China and Uganda have been in on an upward trajectory, Uganda’s exports to China has remained remarkably low. Our figures show that the country’s exports to China consisting mainly of unprocessed agricultural products has increased from US$0.28million in 2000 to US$36.19million in 2022. On the other hand, the value of China’s exports to Uganda has increased from US$31.4million to US$ 1.3billion consisting mainly of industrial machinery and construction during the same …
