DIPLOMACY
China's former foreign affairs vice minister, Lu Xinhua is in Uganda, along with a delegation of more than 30 Chinese investors.
The delegation arrived in Uganda on Monday and visited some of the Chinese investments in Uganda. The team is on a fact-finding tour to assess the country's business environment.
On Tuesday, the delegation met with Chinese and Ugandan entrepreneurs at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala for a match-making session to explore potential areas of partnership and investment,
Speaking at the China-Uganda Investment and Trade Forum, ambassador Lu, described Uganda as an attractive investment destination.
Lu is the Chairperson of the Council for Promoting South-South Cooperation (CPSSC), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting mutual cooperation between China and developing countries in such fields as education, politics, culture, education and technology.
He previously served as vice-minister for foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2006, in addition to several leadership positions in the Chinese government.
The Chairperson of the Council for Promoting South-South Cooperation (CPSSC), Lu Xinhua hands over a gift to Uganda Investment Authority acting director Basil Ajer (C)
Chinese entrepreneurs look at some of the products on display outside a meeting room where a group of Chinese officials were exploring business opportunities in Uganda