PSFU Champions Deeper Uganda–China Investment Partnerships at High-Level Conference
PSFU Champions Deeper Uganda–China Investment Partnerships at High-Level Conference
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), on Tuesday 21st April, played a central role in advancing Uganda–China economic cooperation at the Uganda–China Investment Conference held at Mestil Hotel Kampala. The high-level engagement convened a diverse delegation of Chinese investors, Ugandan private sector players, and government representatives, creating a strategic platform for dialogue, deal-making, and long-term partnership building.
Organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Uganda in collaboration with the Uganda Consulate in Guangzhou, the conference focused on unlocking practical pathways for trade expansion, investment flows, and industrial collaboration between the two countries. The event also showcased Uganda’s investment-ready sectors through exhibitions and targeted engagements mobilised by PSFU, reinforcing the country’s positioning as a competitive and reliable investment destination in Africa.
Speaking at the conference, PSFU CEO Stephen Asiimwe underscored the importance of structured Business-to-Business (B2B) engagements and joint ventures as the foundation for sustainable economic cooperation. He noted that beyond high-level discussions, deliberate efforts must be made to connect enterprises, facilitate technology transfer, and promote value addition in key sectors. “This event calls for Business-to-Business engagements and joint ventures between the two countries if we are to realise a win-win situation,” he stated.
Asiimwe further highlighted Uganda’s strong comparative advantage in agriculture, with particular emphasis on coffee. He called on Chinese investors to tap into Uganda’s high-quality coffee value chain, noting the country’s capacity not only in production but also in processing and export. His remarks positioned coffee as a strategic entry point for broader agro-industrial investment and collaboration between Uganda and China.
The conference also provided an opportunity for direct interaction between Chinese investors and Ugandan enterprises, fostering trust, knowledge exchange, and the exploration of bankable projects. Participants engaged in discussions around improving market access, strengthening supply chains, and aligning investment priorities with Uganda’s national development agenda.
In her closing remarks, Judyth Nsababera, Consul General of the Uganda Consulate in Guangzhou, commended the Chinese delegation for their strong interest in Uganda and their willingness to engage beyond the conference setting. She noted that their visit to various parts of the country reflects growing confidence in Uganda’s investment potential and reiterated the Consulate’s commitment to facilitating deeper bilateral trade and investment linkages.
The Uganda–China Investment Conference marks another significant step in strengthening economic diplomacy between the two countries, with PSFU reaffirming its role as a key bridge between government and the private sector in driving inclusive and sustainable investment partnerships.
