{"id":54309,"date":"2025-05-27T21:25:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T21:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/rwanda-makes-its-debut-at-coffee-europe-expo\/"},"modified":"2025-05-29T09:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:20:59","slug":"rwanda-makes-its-debut-at-coffee-europe-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/rwanda-makes-its-debut-at-coffee-europe-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Rwanda makes its debut at Coffee Europe Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At the opening, Rwanda was recognized as a partner country. Represented by the Rwandan Embassy in Poland and various private sector companies, Rwanda\u2019s participation highlights its growing presence in the international coffee market.<\/p>\n<p>The expo running from May 27\u201329, 2025, brought together industry leaders, offering a platform to explore cutting-edge innovations in coffee production, roasting, brewing, and retail. <\/p>\n<p>The accompanying congress provides opportunities for expanding knowledge, acquiring skills, and networking with global coffee sector players.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with IGIHE after the opening, Prof. Anastase Shyaka, Rwanda\u2019s Ambassador to Poland, highlighted that Rwanda\u2019s prominent role as a partner country reflects the organizers\u2019 recognition of the nation\u2019s rising influence in the coffee industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis shows that the organizers attach great importance to Rwanda, and we thank them for that,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The expo attracted distinguished attendees, including the President of Ptak Warsaw and Poland\u2019s former Minister of the Economy and Deputy Prime Minister, who initiated a partnership with Africa a decade ago and has continued to nurture it. <\/p>\n<p>Rwanda\u2019s participation symbolized the strong bilateral ties and Poland\u2019s view of Rwanda as a welcoming and dynamic hub for trade and investment. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cRwanda\u2019s participation at the opening is a symbol that this country values our partnership and sees Rwanda as a nation mobilizing traders to participate,\u201d Ambassador Anastase noted.<\/p>\n<p>Discussions at the expo highlighted Rwanda\u2019s visionary approach, particularly its innovative use of technology in agriculture, which impressed many attendees. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose we discussed expressed happiness about Rwanda\u2019s vision. Some were impressed by the way we deploy technology in agriculture,\u201d the ambassador shared. <\/p>\n<p>This enthusiasm has sparked interest in deeper collaboration, with organizers and participants expressing a desire for more Rwandan involvement in future programs. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are participating for the first time, but with optimism, it won\u2019t be the last participation,\u201d Prof. Shyaka added.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda\u2019s success at the expo was bolstered by its strong leadership and strategic partnerships, particularly with the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB). <\/p>\n<p>The NAEB\u2019s bold vision for expanding markets for Rwandan agricultural produce, including its world-renowned coffee, was a key driver of the country\u2019s impactful presence. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey are eager for Rwanda\u2019s involvement and are waiting for more, thanks to Rwanda\u2019s good leadership and partnership with NAEB,\u201d Anastase emphasized.<\/p>\n<p>A significant focus of Rwanda\u2019s participation was engaging the private sector, with Rwandan companies exploring market expansion opportunities. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the embassy and colleagues, we are here to help Rwanda connect with potential partners to gain benefits\u2014it is our responsibility,\u201d he affirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Rwanda\u2019s ambitions extend beyond participation, with a clear goal to elevate its coffee and tea industries to rank among Africa\u2019s top five. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will be glad to see Rwanda moving forward in coffee and tea rankings, aiming to be among the top five on the continent. We want this success to come to Rwanda,\u201d Prof. Shyaka declared, highlighting the mandate given by the President of the Republic to drive this vision forward.<\/p>\n<p>Tomasz Szypu\u0142a, Chairman of the Board of Ptak Warsaw Expo, extended a warm welcome to Rwanda as the event\u2019s partner country, emphasizing the growing bonds of solidarity and friendship between Poland and Rwanda. <\/p>\n<p>Szypu\u0142a also outlined a vision for enhanced cooperation to boost Rwanda\u2019s competitiveness in Poland and Central and Eastern Europe, while also promoting Polish trade in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88098\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0031.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88090\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0021.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88092\"><img 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class=\"spip-document spip-document-88097\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0030.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88101\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0033.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88107\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0042-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88106\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0041-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88105\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0040-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88104\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0038-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88103\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0037-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88102\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0036-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88099\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0029.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>{{Visit to Rwanda&#8217;s booth}}<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88121\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0065.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88122\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0064.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88123\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0063.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88119\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0067.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88120\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0066.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88124\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0061.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88125\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0060.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88126\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0062.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88127\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0057.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88128\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0056.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88129\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0058.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88130\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0059.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88131\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0055.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88132\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0052.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88133\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0053.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-88134\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/img-20250527-wa0054.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>karirima@igihe.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rwanda participated in the Coffee Europe Expo 2025, held at the Ptak Warsaw Expo in Nadarzyn, Poland. This marks Rwanda\u2019s debut at the trade fair and makes it the first African country to participate since the event\u2019s launch ten years ago. The expo highlights the latest technologies, innovative solutions, and emerging trends in the global coffee industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":2000088113,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[75],"byline":[269],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-54309","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-homenews","byline-karirima-aimable-ngarambe"],"bylines":[{"id":269,"name":"Karirima Aimable Ngarambe","slug":"karirima-aimable-ngarambe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"contributors":[{"id":269,"name":"Karirima Aimable Ngarambe","slug":"karirima-aimable-ngarambe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"featured_image":{"id":2000088113,"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/img-20250527-wa0072.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":0,"height":0,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/img-20250527-wa0072.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/img-20250527-wa0072.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/img-20250527-wa0072.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/img-20250527-wa0072.jpg","width":1,"height":1},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/IMG\/logo\/img-20250527-wa0072.jpg","width":0,"height":0}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54309","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54309"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54309\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000088113"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54309"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54309"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54309"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=54309"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=54309"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}