President Museveni has expressed staunch interest in strengthening bilateral ties between Uganda and the UK.
The president has mentioned that Uganda is ripe and ready to host British investors.
Museveni held talks on Monday with Borris Johnson, the British Prime Minister during the UK-Africa Investment Summit in London.
In a Facebook message on his official page, Museveni appreciated the British prime minister for the invite and committed to strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries.
The president acknowledged the readiness of Uganda in incorporating British investors considering the vast opportunities available.
He said now that the most crucial infrastructure is in place, the NRM government is committed to attracting more investment into the country.
The message reads in part ”I thank the Prime Minister for the invitation. Like I told him in our bilateral meeting, Uganda is ready to receive British investors, given the immense business opportunities in the Pearl of Africa”.
”We have greatly upgraded infrastructure to support investment. We have sufficient electricity, a skilled workforce, fair tariffs, good roads, etc. Opportunities exist in agriculture, services, tourism, dairy sector, ICT, etc”.
”I am glad that in his speech, the Prime Minister indicated that our products, including Uganda’s beef, would find its way onto the dining tables of post-Brexit Britain”.
The president traveled to London UK to participate in the UK-Africa Investment Summit at the Intercontinental Hotel – The O2, which was hosted by British Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson.
The summit brings together businesses, governments, and international institutions to create new lasting partnerships that will deliver more investment, jobs, and growth. This summit is expected to benefit people and businesses across Africa and the UK.
