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African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
May the friendship between China and Uganda endure and flourish.
Today, I met H.E. Mr. Losang Jamcan, the Rt. Hon. Deputy Speaker and Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, who represented him at my swearing-in ceremony.
I thanked President Xi Jinping and the people of China for the strong and historic friendship between our two countries. Uganda values China's decision to open its market to our products under the zero-tariff arrangement, which will boost trade and investment opportunities for our people.
We also discussed the need for dialogue and peaceful solutions to international conflicts instead of force and confrontation. Uganda and China have continued to enjoy cordial relations for about 70 years now , rooted in mutual respect and cooperation.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
The Clean Stove flagship project under South-South cooperation for addressing climate change announced by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China in COP30 was first launched in Uganda. China shall provide 14,000 sets of high-efficiency biomass stoves and jointly establish a clean stove demonstration village in vulnerable, wood fuel-stressed regions of Uganda, to strengthen capacity, enhance environmental protection, and improve the health and well-being of vulnerable groups in Uganda.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
Zero tariffs. Wider access. Shared growth.
From May 1, 2026, China will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties with China.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
African Ambassadors in Beijing have wrapped a high-level retreat with a bold, unified plan to leverage China’s 100% tariff-free market access for African exports starting May 1, 2026. A major opportunitybut success will depend on production, standards, and logistics.#AfricaChina
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
Today, graced by His Excellency President Yoweri K. Museveni of Uganda and Mr. Fan Xuecheng, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese Embassy in Uganda, the Yaobai Uganda clinker line with a daily production capacity of 6,000 tons, the largest capacity in east Africa with the best technology in the world, officially commenced operation in Moroto, marking another example of cooperation between China and Uganda in innovation, industrial development, and capacity building.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
A ceremony marking the arrival of the 26th Chinese medical team in Rwanda & the departure of the previous team has been held in Kigali .
Since 1982, China has dispatched 26 medical teams to Rwanda, providing daily medical services at Masaka Hospital and Kibungo Hospital.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
China says FM Wang Yi’s planned visit to Somalia was postponed after “friendly negotiations.”
Why was Somalia on China’s radar?
In a recent interview with @ChinaGSProject , Our Peace & Security Lead, @OvigweEguegu explains that growing international debate around Somaliland, including US lobbying and Israel’s recognition, raised the issue’s strategic importance — making a Wang Yi visit a major diplomatic signal. 👇
Full interview here: youtu.be/llheqyDB214?si=x7WV…
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
AU Commission chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi at AU Headquarters Addis Ababa.
China gifted Africa the AU headquarter building as a symbol of weather friendship
China and AU are members of the Global South and share consensus on global issues
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
The 11th batallion of Chinese peacekeepers have completed their term in South Sudan.
The 12th battalion is already in Juba building peace.
Mission is to support Africa's agenda of silencing the gun on this beautiful soil.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
About 8 million people are facing Crisis or worse levels of hunger in South Sudan
Over 2 million-plus children under 5 are also acutely malnourished according to World Food Program
BRICS countries have been donating food aid within the last 15 years of it's independence.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
Morocco hosts AFCON 2025 with a boost from China.
Chinese Yutong buses are facilitating teams and officials
This reflects China's long-standing support for 'all weather' African development.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
Africa has been experiencing infrastructure financing gap
The Belt and Road Initiative has addressed these long-standing strategic bottlenecks.
The initiative is key to Global South transformation.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
China's Africa policy is based on sincere principles of real results, good faith and shared interests
Africa supported China's legitimate and rightful position at the UN in 1971
China's support to Africa is therefore reciprocal and mutually good for shared interests.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
Over 30,000 Chinese peacekeepers have been sent to Africa since 1990.
More than 2000 peacekeepers are currently in DRC, Mali, South Sudan and Western Sahara.
Interestingly, these are not keeping peace like others, they are building peace in Africa.
African Institute for Belt and Road retweeted
Triangular South-South Cooperation is thriving! FAO, China, and Uganda are partnering to end poverty and hunger through the Doho Rice scheme in Butaleja.
Chinese experts introduced innovative Rice-fish farming techniques, boosting yields and income for Ugandan famers
