‘TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES’

MANZINI - “Eswatini remains open for business.” This statement was relayed by Prime Minister (PM) Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini during the official closing of the Eswatini International Trade Fair yesterday at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre. 

As the PM declared the 2019 Eswatini International Trade Fair officially closed, he emphasised that business continued in Eswatini as he was only closing this assembly (Eswatini International Trade Fair 2019). 

The PM passed his gratitude to His Majesty King Mswati III for officially opening the trade fair and giving an important strategic direction in terms of business engagements for government as well as the private and public sectors.
“His Majesty mentioned vital elements that will inform the next chapter for trade within Eswatini, in Africa and other international markets,” he said.

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He highlighted that the Ingwenyama stressed the need for emaswati to look beyond their borders in conducting business, with an emphasis on the African continent.

The PM narrated that with the launch of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area and other trade agreements Eswatini had secured with international blocs, government emphasised the point that Eswatini was open for business.

“We recognise the importance of creating an environment where businesses have all the opportunities at their disposal to thrive, innovate and create sustainable jobs, especially Medium and small enterprises,” he said.

He said the trade fair continues to provide a platform for domestic and export trade, as evidenced by the hosting of over 20 international companies at this year’s Trade Fair.

“I hope emaswati took advantage of these business opportunities availed by the 2019 Trade Fair by forging strategic linkages and partnerships with companies already trading in international markets,” said the PM.

Dlamini mentioned that he had been reliably informed that there were over 200 exhibitors and vendors, with 22 foreign exhibitor companies from countries such as Taiwan, Indonesia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, USA, Lesotho and Botswana during this year’s fair.
He then expressed his gratitude to all international exhibitors for showcasing their products in Eswatini.

“I hope you have not only engaged in profitable business while here but were able to identify what Eswatini business can offer you for your own business expansion,” he said.

The PM also congratulated the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Trade and the Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority for hosting another successful event and for consistently promoting trade and investment.

Congratulations

He also extended his congratulations to all the exhibitors who had shown excellence in their stands in all the different categories.
As a sign of recognising their good work yesterday, he awarded them with the Stand Excellence Awards.
Dlamini said this year showcased a very competitive exhibition as most companies went an extra mile to show that Eswatini was indeed ready for first world status.

“Most of the exhibition stands mimic what you would generally find in international exhibitions and expos, mainly in first world countries,” he said.

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