Ugandan goods excite Syrians
Oct 31, 2010
SYRIAN investors have been thrilled by the high quality of Uganda’s agricultural products, the head of the Syrian Consulate in Uganda has said.
By Ahmed Mukiibi
SYRIAN investors have been thrilled by the high quality of Uganda’s agricultural products, the head of the Syrian Consulate in Uganda has said.
Speaking at the newly opened consulate offices at Kololo in Kampala, Dr. Tamouh Mostafa, said many Syrian businessmen had made business contacts in Uganda.
“One is interested in exporting mahogany to Syria. He was impressed with the quality of Uganda’s mahogany varieties,†Mostafa said.
Syrian businessmen who have visited Uganda in the last two months have exported a consignment of simsim, coffee and ghee to Syria.
Mostafa added that Syria intends to set up a permanent exhibition centre in Kampala to showcase Syrian products such as furniture, construction materials and textiles.
Ugandan businessmen have also started exploring business interest in Syria, Mostafa said.
“I have given visas to over 20 Ugandans in the last two months to go to Syria to do business,†he said.
SYRIAN investors have been thrilled by the high quality of Uganda’s agricultural products, the head of the Syrian Consulate in Uganda has said.
Speaking at the newly opened consulate offices at Kololo in Kampala, Dr. Tamouh Mostafa, said many Syrian businessmen had made business contacts in Uganda.
“One is interested in exporting mahogany to Syria. He was impressed with the quality of Uganda’s mahogany varieties,†Mostafa said.
Syrian businessmen who have visited Uganda in the last two months have exported a consignment of simsim, coffee and ghee to Syria.
Mostafa added that Syria intends to set up a permanent exhibition centre in Kampala to showcase Syrian products such as furniture, construction materials and textiles.
Ugandan businessmen have also started exploring business interest in Syria, Mostafa said.
“I have given visas to over 20 Ugandans in the last two months to go to Syria to do business,†he said.