During our CEO’s visit to Ghana, Rosie Glazebrook and the CWEIC Ghana team was very grateful for the significant time the British High Commissioner to Ghana, H.E. Harriet Thompson spent engaging with the CWEIC network. During Rosie’s visit, she had the privilege of meeting the High Commissioner at her residence, as well as welcome her participation in a breakfast… Continue reading CWEIC Holds Breakfast Reception with British High Commission in Ghana
Last week our Strategic Partners convened in Accra for the Ghana International Advisory Council Meeting during Rosie Glazebrooks’s visit to the country. As part of CWEIC’s Hub Network, our Strategic Partners convene three times annually to engage in in-depth discussions regarding critical priorities and emerging opportunities within their respective local markets and the Commonwealth. These… Continue reading Strategic Partners convene in Accra for the Ghana International Advisory Council Meeting
During our CEO’s visit to Ghana, Rosie Glazebrook had the honour of meeting with Hon. Kobina Tahir Hammond, the Minister of Trade and Industry for the Government of Ghana. This important meeting, coordinated by our Head of Mission in Ghana, John Obeng Apea, centred on crucial topics such as the economic landscape in Ghana and… Continue reading CWEIC Meets with Minister of Trade and Industry for Ghana
Our CWEIC Country Director for Gibraltar, Jared Peralta was recently in Casablanca to attend a Gala Dinner for the Centenary celebrations of the British Chamber of Commerce for Morocco, attended by the British Ambassador to Morocco Mr Simon Martin CMG as guest of honour. Reflecting on his visit, Jared expressed: “It was great to be… Continue reading CWEIC Gibraltar Visits Morocco to Explore Gibraltar-Morocco & Commonwealth Commercial Links
12/10/ 2023 – This week, our CEO, Rosie Glazebrook, has been in Ghana to meet with our Strategic Partners and strengthen our Commonwealth-Ghanaian business ties. Her arrival was marked by a traditional greeting at the airport, exemplifying the warmth and hospitality that Ghana is so well known for. In advance of Glazebrook’s visit, John Obeng… Continue reading CWEIC CEO, Rosie Glazebrook, visits Ghana to strengthen Commonwealth business ties
Last week, H.E. Dr. A. K. Abdul Momen, the Honourable Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, attended the CWEIC board meeting in London. During the meeting, he was invited to engage in discussions regarding the advancement of relations with the Government of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh business community. This visit follows the successful conclusion of the Commonwealth… Continue reading Foreign Minister of Bangladesh Attends CWEIC Board Meeting
CWEIC Strategic Partner, Irwin Mitchell has presented its latest report on UK Inbound Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) as part of their UK Attractiveness Index. The report is part of Irwin Mitchell’s on-going commitment to empower UK-based businesses and overseas organisations to navigate complex legal issues when operating across international borders. Irwin Mitchell kindly invited Lord… Continue reading Irwin Mitchell’s publishes their UK FDI Index Report
CWEIC Strategic Partner, the Botswana Trade and Investment Centre, is supporting calls for interested parties to come forward for funding the feasibility study and development of the proposed new railway corridor underpinned by the construction of the new and/or the upgrade of existing railway line between Botswana and Namibia, The Trans-Kalahari Railway Line. With this… Continue reading Botswana Trade And Investment Centre Supporting Expressions Of Interest In The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project
CWEIC Strategic Partner, Crown Agents, has called for urgent appeals following devastating flooding in Libya. On the evening of Sunday, 10th September 2023, Libya was affected by devastating floods that have left over 10,000 people missing, with the current death toll surpassing 6,000, according to local sources. The relentless rainfall, a consequence of the powerful… Continue reading Strategic Partner, Crown Agents calls for Libya Flood Urgent Support Appeal
The Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum received coverage in national as well as international press outlets. Please see links to the international coverage below: Cameroon https://theguardianpostcameroon.com/post/1618/en/commonwealth-trade-investment-forum-in-bangladesh-minister-mbayu-heading-delegation-in-search-of Dominica https://wicnews.com/caribbean/minister-vince-henderson-represents-dominica-at-ctif-in-bangladesh-215859730/ Nigeria https://www-tbsnews-net.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.tbsnews.net/bangladesh/commonwealth-trade-and-investment-forum-opens-office-dhaka-trade-facilitation-700090?amp https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2023/09/18/obi-in-bangladesh-says-smes-key-to-global-economic-growth-rapid-expansion Sri Lanka https://www.ft.lk/business/Dilum-Amunugama-represents-SL-at-Commonwealth-Trade-and-Investment-Forum-in-Dhaka/34-753027 Uganda https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/uganda-sends-officials-for-commonwealth-trade-forum-in-bangladesh-4365532 https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/news/ugandan-officials-set-to-attend-commonwealth-NV_169791 For links to Bangladeshi press coverage, please see: CTIF and the Hub Opening.
