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Uganda & China Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Agricultural Sector, Local Media Reports
Uganda & China Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Agricultural Sector, Local Media Reports
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In August, the Chinese ambassador to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, highlighted the strong interest of Chinese investors in the East African country, saying that the... 22.10.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (Maaif) and the state-owned China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) signed a memorandum of understanding promoting agricultural mechanization, small-scale irrigation systems, and post-harvest handling infrastructure, local media reported. The secretary pointed out that the program allows Uganda to take advantage of modern agricultural technologies meant to boost output, stabilize food prices, and protect food security.Li Ying Jun, the CCCC representative, emphasized that one of the main problems facing the industry is Uganda's inadequate food storage facilities, which the partnership seeks to solve by building state-of-the-art storage infrastructure. Earlier, Uganda signed a contract with Turkish construction company Yapi Merkezi to build a 272-kilometer section of a new railway line, marking a significant step towards boosting regional trade and improving infrastructure.
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Uganda & China Sign Memorandum of Understanding in Agricultural Sector, Local Media Reports
In August, the Chinese ambassador to Uganda, Zhang Lizhong, highlighted the strong interest of Chinese investors in the East African country, saying that the commissioning of more factories shows their commitment. He noted that the volume of trade between reached $1.13 billion last year.
Uganda's Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries (Maaif) and the state-owned China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) signed a memorandum of understanding promoting agricultural mechanization, small-scale irrigation systems, and post-harvest handling infrastructure, local media reported.
"We welcome every partner with innovative solutions to address these challenges, and this Memorandum of Understanding is a testament to our commitment to finding sustainable, long-term solutions," said Ronald Segawa Gyagenda, the acting Permanent Secretary of Maaif, as quoted by the local media.
The secretary pointed out that the program allows Uganda to take advantage of modern agricultural
technologies meant to boost output, stabilize food prices, and protect food security.
Li Ying Jun, the CCCC representative, emphasized that one of the main problems facing the
industry is Uganda's inadequate food storage facilities, which the partnership seeks to solve by building state-of-the-art storage infrastructure.
Earlier, Uganda signed a contract with
Turkish construction company Yapi Merkezi to build a 272-kilometer section of a new railway line, marking a significant step towards boosting regional trade and improving infrastructure.
