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ESWATINI CANNOT REVIVE ECONOMY ALONE – KING

10/05/2019 00:47:00 BY SIBUSISO SHANGE

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LOZITHA – His Majesty King Mswati III has said the Kingdom of Eswatini cannot build a strong economy alone.

The King therefore pleaded with the countries across the world to assist the nation which he said was on its verge to build a strong economy as it strived for First World Status by 2022.

The King was speaking when receiving letters of credence from ambassadors and high commissioners of five countries.
They were the Kingdom of Netherlands, Republic of Finland, Republic of Philippines, Republic of Senegal, and the United Republic of Tanzania. The Monarch also received credentials from the United nation resident coordinator.

Blessing

The King said it was a blessing to have ambassadors and commissioners from across the world at a time when the country was on the verge of the building its economy.

He told the ambassadors and commissioners that being in the country meant that they would have opportunities to make research so that they could bring investors to improve the economy.

The King registered his optimism that the country’s relationship with the European Union would also be strengthened as there were representatives from the continent.

“We hope to get assistance from your countries as we work towards making life better for all the people of Africa by 2063 and leave the legacy for the next generation,” the King said. He added that the country valued the role played by the UN in addressing political and social issues in the world.

He made an example of the recent cyclones which affected Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe where the UN came to the rescue of the victims. He said there was no way to overcome challenges except through joining hands. In their brief remarks, the ambassadors emphasised on strengthening the bilateral relationships which existed with Eswatini.

They assured the King that they would work hand in hand with the country’s government in strengthening the economy. Han Peters, the Ambassador from the Netherlands, said his home country and Eswatini both had Monarchies which was important for identity.

He said his country was committed to finding solutions to problems the country was faced with. He made an example of water projects and energy.
The ambassadors also commended Eswatini for its tremendous efforts in the fight against malaria and HIV/AIDS.