As part of CWEIC’s efforts to strengthen ties in the Middle East, Lord Swire visited Dubai, coordinated by our Strategic Adviser for the region, James E. Harris. On Monday, 24th February, Lord Swire and James met with Mr Walid Hareb Al Falahi, CEO of the UAE Trade Centre, to explore opportunities for deepening trade and… Continue reading Lord Swire Strengthens Commonwealth Trade Ties During Strategic Visit to Dubai
Lord Swire undertook a four-day trip to Sri Lanka to connect with Strategic Partners, Commonwealth Stakeholders, and the new Government. CWEIC remains actively engaged in Sri Lanka, with the visit coordinated by Niro Cooke, CWEIC’s Country Chair for Sri Lanka, and Deshan Gonawela, Country Director. Pamela O’Leary, CWEIC Board Member, also joined Lord Swire for… Continue reading Lord Swire Concludes a Successful Four-Day Visit to Sri Lanka, Strengthening Commonwealth Partnerships
On the final day of Lord Swire’s 4 day visit to Sri Lanka, he had the honour of meeting with the newly appointed Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr Harini Amarasuriya and the Minister of Industries, Hon. Sunil Handunnetti. Lord Swire provided the Prime Minister with a detailed briefing on CWEIC’s longstanding and deeply rooted relationship… Continue reading CWEIC meets with the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka and the Minister of Industries
As part of a visit to Sri Lanka to grow the network, Lord Swire, Deputy Chair of CWEIC, was pleased to meet with the Group Chairman, George Steuart & Company, to discuss potential avenues for collaboration. George Steuart Group, founded in 1835, is Sri Lanka’s oldest mercantile establishment and a diversified conglomerate. Initially a trading… Continue reading Strengthening Ties: CWEIC Meets George Steuart Group Chairman in Sri Lanka
Lord Swire had the opportunity to visit our Strategic Partner, Port City Colombo, on a recent visit to Sri Lanka. He was accompanied by CWEIC officials including Niro Cooke, Board Member and Chair – Sri Lanka Hub, Pamela O’Leary, Board Member, and Deshan Gonawela, Country Director. The delegation was welcomed by Revan Wickramasuriya, Director General,… Continue reading CWEIC Explores Port City Colombo’s Role as South Asia’s Premier Business and Financial Hub During Lord Swire’s Visit
CWEIC is further strengthening its partnership with Sarawak, Malaysia, to boost international investments and technological advancements in the region. This comes at a pivotal moment as InvestSarawak joins CWEIC as a Strategic Partner. On February 17, during a visit to Kuching, CWEIC Deputy Chairman Lord Swire engaged in productive discussions with Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk… Continue reading Lord Swire Visits Sarawak as InvestSarawak becomes a Strategic Partner of CWEIC
We are excited to announce RusselSmith as latest Strategic Partner of CWEIC and welcome Kayode Adeleke to the Global Advisory Council. RusselSmith is a trusted leader in industrial innovation, delivering tailored solutions that enhance resilience and sustainable development across critical sectors in Africa. The company provides industrial solutions focused on asset integrity and advanced manufacturing,… Continue reading RusselSmith, a Leading Provider of Industrial Solutions Focused on Asset Integrity and Advanced Manufacturing, Joins CWEIC as the Latest Strategic Partner
Novare, a South African multidisciplinary asset manager and CWEIC Strategic Partner, together with ReElement Technologies Corporation, a subsidiary of Nasdaq-listed American Resources Corporation, have announced a $100 Million, or R1.8-billion rare earth and critical battery elements refining facility in Africa. The milestone agreement represents a pivotal step toward establishing Africa’s inaugural critical and rare earth element refining facility,… Continue reading Strategic Partner, Novare, to invest $100 Million to Develop Sub-Saharan Africa’s First Battery and Critical Minerals Manufacturing Facility
The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council Hub for Cameroon, Gabon, and Togo launched its 2025 activities with a high-impact Strategic Partners’ Retreat in Kribi, Cameroon, on February 12, 2025. Spearheaded by CWEIC Hub Chairman Mr Auguste Mbappe Penda, the retreat gathered Strategic Partners and key stakeholders to enhance cooperation across the CWEIC membership and explore… Continue reading CWEIC’s Hub in Cameroon, Gabon, and Togo Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with Retreat in Kribi
CWEIC is excited to announce AMDIE – The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency as its latest Strategic Partner and welcome Mr Ali Sedikki to the Global Advisory Council. In Morocco, AMDIE is the principal actor in implementing policies to promote and facilitate investment. It is responsible for executing the state’s strategy for promoting domestic… Continue reading The Moroccan Investment and Export Development Agency (AMDIE) joins as latest Strategic Partner
