Alam Gets New Role
Sep 22, 2002
UGANDAN business people eager to fly to Indonesia in Southeast Asia, will now find it easier after the appointment of Abid Alam, the Managing Director, Casements (Africa) Limited, as the Honorary Consul in Uganda effective this month.
By Yunusu Abbey
UGANDAN business people eager to fly to Indonesia in Southeast Asia, will now find it easier after the appointment of Abid Alam, the Managing Director, Casements (Africa) Limited, as the Honorary Consul in Uganda effective this month.
Indonesia is a leading source for affordable consumer items including electronics and textiles.
“The Indonesian government has given powers to Abid Alam to issue visas to all Ugandans intending to travel to Jakarta (the capital) to transact businesses and other genuine missions,†said Mr. Tupuk Sutrisno, the Indonesian Ambassador to Uganda, resident in Nairobi.
He said this is in a bid to strengthen relations between the two countries and boost trade.
Speaking to The New Vision in Kampala on Friday, the envoy said: “Since Mr. Abid has been granted powers to issue visas, it will now be easy for Ugandans to travel to Indonesia. We are eager to see Ugandans going to Indonesia.â€
Abid quipped: “Although my father (Mansur Alam) is presently the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Uganda, I never expected to get such a privilege. But Insha Allah (God willing), I am ready to face the challenges and serve diligently. I will co-operate with my fellow Ugandans and the Indonesians.â€
Sutrisno said: “Mr. Abid deserves the appointment because he did a lot in promoting and strengthening our relations.â€
The Indonesian consul offices will be located at the Casements (Africa) factory on plot 88/90 Fifth Street, Kampala Industrial Area. Over the weekend Abid was introduced to members of the Diplomatic Corps.
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UGANDAN business people eager to fly to Indonesia in Southeast Asia, will now find it easier after the appointment of Abid Alam, the Managing Director, Casements (Africa) Limited, as the Honorary Consul in Uganda effective this month.
Indonesia is a leading source for affordable consumer items including electronics and textiles.
“The Indonesian government has given powers to Abid Alam to issue visas to all Ugandans intending to travel to Jakarta (the capital) to transact businesses and other genuine missions,†said Mr. Tupuk Sutrisno, the Indonesian Ambassador to Uganda, resident in Nairobi.
He said this is in a bid to strengthen relations between the two countries and boost trade.
Speaking to The New Vision in Kampala on Friday, the envoy said: “Since Mr. Abid has been granted powers to issue visas, it will now be easy for Ugandans to travel to Indonesia. We are eager to see Ugandans going to Indonesia.â€
Abid quipped: “Although my father (Mansur Alam) is presently the Honorary Consul of Mexico in Uganda, I never expected to get such a privilege. But Insha Allah (God willing), I am ready to face the challenges and serve diligently. I will co-operate with my fellow Ugandans and the Indonesians.â€
Sutrisno said: “Mr. Abid deserves the appointment because he did a lot in promoting and strengthening our relations.â€
The Indonesian consul offices will be located at the Casements (Africa) factory on plot 88/90 Fifth Street, Kampala Industrial Area. Over the weekend Abid was introduced to members of the Diplomatic Corps.
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