A delegation from the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Ankara, together with representatives from the Uganda Investment Authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visited key industries in Konya city at the invitation of the ASKON Business Association.
The team, led by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Nelson Kasigaire, engaged with top manufacturers to explore investment and trade opportunities.
Their first stop was Yemsa Makina, a leading industrial equipment supplier in the feed machinery sector, established in 1998 and exporting to over 34 countries.
The delegation also toured Konak Chocolate & Confectionery, a factory established in 1958, which exports its sweet products to 15 countries and imports cocoa powder from Ivory Coast.
The final visit was to AKONA Irrigation Systems, a key player in the agriculture sector since 1972. Now exporting to 34 countries, AKONA has grown into a major distributor of international agricultural equipment.
The visit marks a step forward in strengthening Uganda–Turkey industrial cooperation and promoting foreign direct investment into Uganda’s growing economy.
