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Investment Minister Evelyn Anite said it is time for Ugandans to correct the trade imbalance between Uganda and Europe
The Government of Uganda has urged investors to take advantage of opportunities that will be created by the second Uganda-European Union Business Forum slated for October 26-27 in Kampala.
Investment Minister Evelyn Anite said it is time for Ugandans to correct the trade imbalance between Uganda and Europe
“Government of Uganda fully supports 2nd Uganda-European Union Business Forum. Thank you EU for choosing Uganda as preferred investment destination. It’s opportunity for Ugandans to seize,” Anite said at the Uganda Media Centre on Monday, 03 October 2022.
Uganda Investment Authority Director General Robert Mukiza said: “I’m encouraging our private sector to prepare properly, have deals done and correct the trade imbalance between Uganda and European Union.”
“We’re pushing industrialization agenda, with free zones in our industrial parks. We’re working with UNBS and EU to improve quality of products to access the EU market,” he added.
UIA Board Chairman Morrison Rwakakamba said a unique feature of this year’s Uganda-European Union Business Forum will be the showcase of at least 50 bankable projects from Ugandan private sector and a dozen high-ticket public projects.
“The overarching objective is to enhance Uganda’s visibility as an investment and export destination of choice,” he said.
The 2nd Uganda-European Union Business Forum is slated for October 26 – 27 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.
This year’s hybrid Business Forum – themed “Mobilizing quality investments and boosting trade between Uganda and the European Union” will explore a renewed commitment by both public and private sector stakeholders to building stronger Uganda – European Union business, investment, and trade ties as we emerge from unprecedented health and economic challenges.
The two-day High-Level Business Forum will be a unique platform that will bring together Ugandan and European policymakers, public sector agencies, EU Member States embassies and consulates, private sector trade support institutions, business associations and Chambers of Commerce, captains of industries, financial and non-financial intermediaries, investors, development partners and donor agencies, academia and the civil society to network exchange experiences and explore win-win investment and trade opportunities.