The Conference in Shenyang co-organised by the Embassy, the Liaoning Provincial authorities and the management of Liao Shen Industrial Park is a continuation of efforts to boost Chinese investments in Uganda
Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga, Ambassador of Uganda in China has encouraged Chinese enterprises to invest in Uganda. This was during a meeting he held with the Governor of the People’s Government of Liaoning Province, H.E. Tang Yijun where they discussed the progress in developing the China-Uganda Liao Shen Industrial Park in Kapeka and other potential areas of cooperation. The Vice Governor H.E. Chen Lvping, and senior officials of the provincial government attended the meeting held on 29th March 2018 in Shenyang city.
Dr. Kiyonga briefed on the progress in developing the Industrial Park in Kapeka and underscored the commitment of the Uganda government to provide investment incentives and attract leading enterprises from China to invest in Uganda. Liao Shen industrial park is the first provincial-level industrial park project in Uganda with the backing of a Provincial government in China. Dr. Kiyonga extended appreciation to the provincial government for supporting the development of the Park, adding that this would significantly contribute to creating employment opportunities, technology transfer, and expand the revenue base among others.
