Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority

The Eswatini Investment Promotion Authority (EIPA) recently undertook a business mission to Mozambique aimed at expanding investor outreach, promoting the upcoming Eswatini Investment Conference, and marketing the Royal Signature Raffle Draw.

The mission commenced with participation in the Mozambique–EU Business Forum, held on 9–10 June 2026 at the Montebelo Indy Congress Hotel in Maputo. This was followed by a series of strategic business-to-business (B2B) engagements with representatives from the Polish Chamber of Commerce and other key stakeholders.

These engagements provided valuable insights into the interests of European companies already operating in Africa, as well as those exploring opportunities to establish a presence on the continent.

As a direct outcome of the mission, EIPA held productive discussions with Bart Food and Pharma, Waste Trade Centre, the Centre for International Relations- Polish Think Thank, and the President of the Chamber of Commerce. The Polish Chamber is now considering organizing a business mission to Eswatini and another African country in 2027.

In addition, representatives from the Waste Trade Centre and the Think Thank are expected to visit Eswatini on 12 June 2026 to explore potential investment opportunities.

EIPA remains committed to positioning Eswatini as a competitive investment destination and strengthening international partnerships that drive sustainable economic growth and job creation.

EIPA Executive Head for Investment Promotion led a team from eswatini accompanied by the Director for International Cooperation and Director for MSME, met with azpromo, the Executive Director of Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mr Yusif Abdullayev, and his team, on the sidelines of the World Urban Forum hosted by the UN Habitat in Baku.

The meeting focused on strategic collaboration including knowledge sharing, follow up on signed MoUs, Azerbaijan's participation in the upcoming Eswatini Investment Conference, and trade between the two countries. Based on Azerbaijan's strengths in the petroleum industry, they wish to collaborate with Eswatini on oil products including lubricants and oil derivative products, trade in Hazelnuts and canned fruits. There is also a scope for Eswatini to sell their main export products like sugar, textiles e.t.c .

Azpromo agreed to participate in the upcoming conference with a business delegation. Similarly, Eswatini was invited to the second Azerbaijan business forum in September 2026. The parties agreed to formalize relations through an MoU in the future.

EIPA also held other meetings including meeting with the President of the Azerbaijan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and His team Mr Niyaz Ali-zadeh amongst other meetings.