Explore Belarus investment opportunities, Otafire urges Ugandans
“Ugandans should venture and find out what opportunities are in Belarus, as they did for Turkey and Guangzhou-China. What I know is that Belarus is advanced in agricultural machinery,” Otafire said.
The first deputy minister of foreign affairs of the republic of Beralus, Sergey Lukashvich, Minister of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafire and Singh Katongole, the consular of Berlus cut the tape to commission the Consulate of Berlus in Bugolobi Luthluli Avenue. (Photos by Juliet Waiswa)
Juliet Waiswa
Journalist @New Vision
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Minister of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafire has encouraged Ugandans to explore investment opportunities in agricultural inputs originating from Belarus.
He highlighted that Belarus is rich in machinery and information technology, sectors where Uganda could benefit by venturing further.
“Ugandans should venture and find out what opportunities are in Belarus, as they did for Turkey and Guangzhou-China. What I know is that Belarus is advanced in agricultural machinery,” Otafire said.
He made the remarks while inaugurating the Consulate of Belarus on Bugolobi Luthuli Avenue.
Otafire also urged Africans to move away from relying on foreign aid, emphasising that establishing embassies opens doors for opportunities and fosters positive international relationships.
“Africa is still begging, and we have failed to explore the resources that we have for the benefit of the people,” he said. “With good relationships, any nation can come and invest anywhere.”
He discouraged Ugandans from seeking work abroad as a form of escape, urging them to focus on improving conditions at home instead.
The newly appointed Consul of Belarus, Singh Katongole, affirmed that bilateral cooperation between Uganda and Belarus would enhance trade, ICT, and machinery exchanges.
The newly appointed consular of Belarus, Singh Katongole delivering a speech while the first deputy minister of foreign affairs of the republic of Belarus, Sergey Lukashvich, Minister of Internal Affairs Kahinda Otafire at the Consulate of Berlus in Bugolobi Luthluli Avenue.
Katongole explained that with the opening of the consulate, a stronger relationship between the two nations is expected.
He noted that Belarus offers a variety of technologies, including ICT, Artificial Intelligence, agricultural inputs, and fertilizers.
He also highlighted that Belarus enjoys Ugandan coffee, which he believes could open the door for Uganda to increase its coffee exports.
“Opening of the consulate in Uganda will enable Ugandans to establish good relationships,” Katongole added.
The commissioning ceremony was attended by Sergey Lukashvich, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus.
Earlier on Friday, Roman Golovchenko held a meeting with President Yoweri Museveni.
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