Uganda will seek to boost trade by taking part in the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum (CTIF) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
A statement from the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) said the country delegation will be led by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa.
CWEIC, who are organising the forum said the event will take place on September 13 and 14.
‘The Forum will draw together a number of global business leaders and ministers for a series of networking opportunities and panel discussions,’ CWEIC said.
More than 150 international attendees are expected, with discussion panels set to focus on issues such as green financing, mental health in the workplace and global supply chains.
The forum will be opened by Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
The Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum is organised by CWEIC in partnership with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ZI Foundation.
Mwebesa was invited to take part in a panel on ‘Attracting Investment, Commonwealth Expertise’ and will offer his expertise on positioning Uganda as a hotspot for inward investment.
The Minister emphasized the significance of boosting Commonwealth trade. ‘A substantial demographic of women and youth in Africa resides in rural areas, particularly within the agricultural sector,” Mwebesa was quoted as saying.