Addis ababa: The Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, has arrived in Addis Ababa this afternoon to participate at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake +4 (UNFSS+4).
According to Ethiopian News Agency, delegations of various countries are arriving in Addis Ababa to participate at the second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake +4 (UNFSS+4). The summit will take place in Addis Ababa from July 27-29, 2025, convening leaders from multiple nations, including heads of state, ministers, researchers, youth advocates, and representatives from civil society organizations worldwide.
Leaders, policymakers, and other delegations from numerous countries have been arriving in Addis for the summit, co-hosted by the governments of Ethiopia and Italy. Notably, the Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, has arrived in Addis Ababa this afternoon.
Upon her arrival at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, the Vice President was warmly welcomed by the Vice President of Prosperity Party, Adem Farah, and State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye.
The objective of the summit is to evaluate global advancements in transforming food systems and to create a cohesive strategy aimed at achieving sustainability, equity, and resilience. Building on the momentum of the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and the first Stocktake in 2023 (UNFSS+2), this event will reflect on global progress in food systems transformation, strengthen collaboration, and unlock finance and investments to accelerate action towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).