Uganda and Qingdao Launch First Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in China Qingdao, Shandong Province
Uganda and Qingdao Launch First Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in China Qingdao, Shandong Province — 10 December 2025
The Embassy of Uganda in Beijing, in partnership with the Qingdao Municipal Foreign Affairs Office and the Qingdao Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, today hosted the inaugural Uganda–Qingdao Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in Qingdao City, Shandong Province.
Led by H.E. Amb. Oliver Wonekha, the historic forum brought together a high-level Ugandan delegation featuring officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA), and private-sector representatives. The delegation showcased Uganda’s stable investment climate, competitive incentives, and young, skilled labour force—positioning the country as a strategic gateway to the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) markets.
Uganda Showcases a Strong Value Proposition
In her keynote address, Ambassador Wonekha reaffirmed Uganda’s position as one of Africa’s most stable and promising destinations for investment.
“Uganda is prepared for transformative partnerships grounded in industrialization, technology transfer, investment financing, and trade facilitation,” she stated.
She highlighted Uganda’s youthful workforce, sustained political stability, expanding manufacturing sector, and vast agricultural potential as unmatched advantages for investors seeking long-term opportunities in the region.
“Uganda presents exceptional opportunities in agricultural production, value addition, and manufacturing for both regional and continental markets. We are here to connect with partners who recognise Uganda’s long-term potential,” she added.
Qingdao: A Natural Partner in Modern Agriculture
Qingdao is widely recognized for its strengths in modern agriculture, agritech, aquaculture, and agro-processing—capabilities that closely align with Uganda’s national development priorities.
Speaking on behalf of Qingdao authorities, Mr. Cui Zuo, Vice Chairman of the CPPCC Qingdao Municipal Committee, Chairman of the Qingdao Municipal Federation of Industry and Commerce, and President of the Qingdao General Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the strong complementarity between the two sides:
“Qingdao has developed advanced capabilities in modern agriculture, aquaculture, and agri-technology. We see Uganda as a natural partner for expanding agricultural cooperation and building mutually beneficial industrial value chains.”
UIA Encourages Deeper Partnership and Investment
Addressing Chinese investors, Mr. Fred Kakooza, Deputy Director General, One-Stop Centre at the Uganda Investment Authority, underscored Uganda’s readiness to host large-scale agricultural and manufacturing investments.
“Uganda is one of Africa’s most promising investment destinations. With generous tax incentives, strong protections for foreign investors, and vast opportunities across agriculture, manufacturing, and agro-processing, we invite Chinese partners to establish manufacturing and processing hubs in Uganda for regional export.”
Conference Objectives
The Uganda–Qingdao Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference aims to:
- Promote bilateral trade and economic cooperation
- Attract Chinese investment into Uganda’s agriculture and agro-processing sectors
- Facilitate technology transfer and capacity building
- Establish long-term agricultural value-chain partnerships
- Position Uganda as a manufacturing and export hub for African markets
Contact Information
Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Beijing
Economic and Commercial Diplomacy Office
Phone: +86 (0)10-6532-3642
Email: beijing@mofa.go.ug
Address: No. 3, Sanlitun Dongwujie, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
