Uganda to shine at expo 2027: Participates in Belgrade pre-event meet
A delegation from Uganda led by the State Minister for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbadi Mbasu, is participating in the Second International Participants Meeting in Belgrade, Serbia from 10 to 12 March 2026. The meeting is part of preparations for Expo 2027 Belgrade, which will be held under the theme “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All.”
Uganda’s delegation includes Elizabeth Paula Napeyok, Uganda’s Ambassador to Serbia with residence in Rome; Odrek Mugisha Rwabwogo, Chairperson of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development; David Katungi, Section Commissioner for the Uganda Pavilion at the Expo and Senior Manager for Export Development and Promotion at the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotions Authority (UFZEPA). Katungi also serves as Commissioner for External Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. Cleophas Ndorere and other officials from government and Uganda’s diplomatic mission are also part of the delegation.
The Second International Participants Meeting has brought together representatives from more than 120 participating countries and international organizations to review preparations and coordinate participation for the global exposition. The meeting gives participating countries an opportunity to receive updates on the Expo site, pavilion development, thematic programming and operational arrangements for the event scheduled to take place from May to August 2027.
During the three day meeting, Gen. Mbadi, who is leading Uganda’s delegation as Head of Delegation, will witness the physical signing of the Participation Contract by the Section Commissioner, David Katungi. The signing will officially confirm Uganda’s participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade and mark an important step in the country’s preparations for the global event.
On the sidelines of the meeting, the Ugandan delegation will also hold bilateral discussions with senior officials of the Government of Serbia, including the Serbian Minister for Trade, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Director for African Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Belgrade. The engagements are intended to strengthen cooperation between Uganda and Serbia and explore opportunities to deepen collaboration in trade, investment and economic development.
Uganda’s participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade reflects the country’s commitment to engaging with the global community through dialogue, innovation and partnership. The event will also provide an opportunity for Uganda to showcase its rich culture, youthful creativity, sporting talent and investment opportunities to the international community while contributing to global conversations around the Expo theme, “Play for Humanity: Sport and Music for All.”
