Luanda – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has made a strong case for Eswatini as an ideal investment destination, during a high-level dialogue on US-Africa collaboration in the agri-food sector. The session was held on the sidelines of the US-Africa Business Summit taking place in Luanda, Angola.
Dlamini addressed a panel that included the President of Ethiopia, Taye Atske Selassie, and Côte d’Ivoire’s Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, among others.
The Prime Minister said Eswatini’s geographical position, nestled between South Africa and Mozambique, gives it a logistical advantage through access to both countries’ ports. He said this positioning benefits the kingdom’s export market and adds to its appeal for American investors.
He described Eswatini as one of the most peaceful and stable countries on the continent, noting that such an environment supports long-term investments without disruptions. He also referenced the country’s infrastructure development, including a fully tarred road network, which supports efficient logistics across all regions.
Dlamini added that Eswatini is a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), giving it direct access to a market of 1.4 billion people. He said American investors could benefit from Eswatini’s experience in agro-processing, with the country already exporting high-standard sugar, pineapples, and citrus to Europe, South Africa, and the United States.
He encouraged potential investors to approach Eswatini with well-prepared project designs that account for full costs and projected returns.
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