Sharjah, Uganda keen to boost economic, investment relations

SHARJAH / WAM

Sharjah and Uganda have discussed prospects of cooperation and ways to further boost their bilateral relations in the economic and investment sector.
While receiving a high-ranking Ugandan delegation led by Amongi Betty Ongom, Cabinet Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Republic of Uganda, at its headquarters, the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) reiterated its keenness to develop fruitful business relations with Uganda.
Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mohamed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the SCCI, received the delegation, affirming the depth and strength of economic relation binding the UAE, particularly Sharjah, with Uganda.
Balyeku Moses Grace, Member of Parliament, Jinja Municipality West, Uganda, was present.
Al Owais reaffirmed the Chamber’s interest to enhance its economic relations with Uganda, in line with its strategy to open up new scopes of investments for businessmen and investors in every corner of the world.
Al Owais hailed the economic diversification efforts being made in Sharjah to bring about the sustainable development according to the prudent vision of HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
“Sharjah’s economic diversification strategy offers so many promising investment opportunities in various sectors and vital areas, and provides an attractive investment environment for companies and individuals. It is meant to delivering a range of unparalleled services and competitive facilities to the business community and foreign investors, in addition to other economic advantages,” SCCI’s chairman said.
For her part, Amongi underlined that the delegation’s visit will improve both sides’ bilateral cooperation, adding that she was very impressed by the cultural renaissance witnessed by the emirate of Sharjah.
She highlighted the importance of opening up new horizons of trade and investment cooperation, encouraging joint work and holding expanded business meeting between senior officials from both countries.
The Ugandan delegation also visited Expo Centre Sharjah where they were received by Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, and Abdel Aziz Mohammed Shattaf, Director of Sharjah Exports Development Center, among others.
The delegation toured the centre and was introduced to its facilities besides its organisational capabilities.