Belgian Business Delegation to Visit Uganda

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO

A Belgian business delegation composed of 43 companies will visit Uganda from 26th – 29th November with an objective to tap into the Ugandan market and exploring potential business synergies.

According to the statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the team also will be in the country with intention of promoting trade and investment for the mutual benefit of both Belgium and Uganda.

“The mission will comprise key players, mainly in the sectors of agriculture, construction and energy, but also in the sectors of logistics, transport and dredging, as well as ICT & consultancy. The event aims at attracting large and medium enterprises from Uganda to interact with high-ranking business persons from Belgium,” reads part of the statement.

The delegation will also meet the business community at an event to be held at Sheraton Hotel in Kampal.

Minister Kyambadde she is expected to open the Business meeting.

Uganda’s Minister of Trade Amelia Kyambadde will grace the function. Kyambadde will open the business to business networking session.

The goal of this session is to pave way for collaborations, exchanges and engagement on projects at a purely personal level.

The Business Working session will also give the Belgian delegation an opportunity to learn more about the business community of Uganda, gain insight into its business environment in the country

Apart from meeting the Business Community, the delegation will meet with the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Works and Transport among others to discuss business opportunities in those sectors.

Belgian Business delegation to Visit Uganda will comprises those from construction sector, Ago processing and Value addition fields, Health sector among others.