Mbabane – Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini has revealed that a delegation of investors from the Republic of China, Taiwan, visited the Kingdom of Eswatini on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, to assess a site earmarked for the development of a new industrial park.
The meeting was held at the Private and Cabinet Office in Mbabane, where the Prime Minister formally welcomed the investors. The visit marks a major step in Eswatini’s partnership with Taiwan, which is supporting the establishment of the industrial park as part of broader efforts to boost the Kingdom’s industrial capacity and economic diversification.
During their courtesy call, the investors expressed their satisfaction with the identified site and their eagerness to establish operations in Eswatini. Prime Minister Dlamini said the government was delighted to receive them and deeply appreciated their commitment to contribute to Eswatini’s future.
“We warmly welcomed them to our beautiful Kingdom and expressed our sincere appreciation for their commitment to invest in our country’s future,” Dlamini said. He extended gratitude to the Government of the Republic of China, Taiwan, for its continued support toward Eswatini’s development.
He further acknowledged the efforts of Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Taiwan in Eswatini for their tireless work in advancing the industrial park initiative, which he described as an important milestone in strengthening bilateral cooperation.
The Prime Minister also assured the visiting investors that any obstacles they may face in establishing their businesses in Eswatini would be swiftly addressed. He said he had personally pledged to ensure that the process of setting up operations proceeds smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
He added that His Majesty King Mswati III had issued a directive instructing all relevant national institutions to offer full support and cooperation to the investors to ensure a seamless experience.
Dlamini said the government looks forward to hosting the Taiwanese investors and seeing the project come to fruition, noting that their investment will help Eswatini move closer to achieving its economic aspirations. The industrial park is expected to generate significant employment opportunities for emaSwati while promoting sustainable growth across the national economy.
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