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Embassy of Italy 2018 highlights

A summary of the Embassy of Italy's achievements in 2018, including bilateral exchanges, commercial deals, training programs, cultural events, humanitarian assistance, consular services, and electoral activities.

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Embassy of Italy 2018 highlights

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  1. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights Bilateral exchanges: w/Uganda: +17% w/Rwanda: +5% Italian pavilion awarded as Best National Pavilion of the 26th International Trade Fair of Kampala (UGITF)

  2. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights Bilateral Air Service Agreement with Government of Rwanda to enhance air connectivity Numerous commercial and industrial deals with Government of Uganda Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium (including Saipem and Nuovo Pignone) to build refinery in Hoima

  3. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights Over 500 Uganda Police Force and Rwanda National Police officers trained by the Italian Carabinieri

  4. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights Over 20 promotional, cultural and fundraising events organized, with more than 5000 participants

  5. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights • Italian Cooperation: • Commissioning of Gulu RH radiology ward • Increasing support to Health Sector in Karamoja • Humanitarian assistance to refugee and local populations in West Nile • Increased funding to Italian NGOs

  6. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights • Consular services: • 3000 visa applications • 500 consular acts • activation of biometric passport post in Kigali • 24/7 availability for emergencies involving Italian nationals Electoral services: on the occasion of the general political elections 2018 the Embassy organized the vote of all Italian nationals in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi

  7. Embassy of Italy2018 highlights 2018 has been a very challenging year for the Embassy. I warmly thank all my colleagues in the office for their tireless efforts and the whole Italian community in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi for its constructive interaction with us. Domenico Fornara, Ambassador

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