Lord Swire calls upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a visit to Bangladesh

Lord Swire was honoured to call upon the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina as part of the launch for the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum which will be held in Dhaka on September 13-14. Lord Swire informed the Prime Minister of the plans for the Forum and how it will serve as an opportunity… Continue reading Lord Swire calls upon Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on a visit to Bangladesh

CWEIC launches Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum with a press conference in Bangladesh

Lord Swire was honoured to address members of the Bangladeshi and international press for the official launch of the Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum (CTIF). CTIF will be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on the 13th and 14th of September and will be opened by the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Forum will be the first… Continue reading CWEIC launches Commonwealth Trade and Investment Forum with a press conference in Bangladesh

CWEIC attends the 18th edition of the “CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership” in New Delhi

CWEIC took a delegation of Commonwealth businesses to the 18th edition of the “CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership”. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has been a Strategic Partner of CWEIC for 8 years and we were delighted to continue our strong relationship by facilitating the participation of our Strategic Partners at… Continue reading CWEIC attends the 18th edition of the “CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India Africa Growth Partnership” in New Delhi

Second Global Advisory Council meeting convened at the Old Bailey

Last week we were delighted to host our Strategic Partners for the second Global Advisory Council meeting of 2023. The meeting took place at the historic Old Bailey which serves as the UK Central Criminal Court. Various new Strategic Partners who have joined CWEIC throughout the last few months were introduced. CWEIC also updated the… Continue reading Second Global Advisory Council meeting convened at the Old Bailey

Chair of Gibraltar Hub, Ed Davis, features on “Keeping it Civil” podcast from Strategic Partner, Hassans

Following on from Hassans podcast with Lord Swire, CWEIC was grateful to Selwyn Figueras for welcoming Ed Davis CB CBE to the “Keeping it Civil” podcast. Lieutenant General Davis has a distinguished record of public service having served as a senior Royal Marines Officer before being appointed as Her Majesty’s Representative for Gibraltar from 2016-2020.… Continue reading Chair of Gibraltar Hub, Ed Davis, features on “Keeping it Civil” podcast from Strategic Partner, Hassans

Lord Marland meets with the Prime Minister of Malta

Lord Marland was honoured to meet with the Prime Minister of Malta, Hon Robert Abela MP and discuss ways CWEIC can strengthen Malta-Commonwealth ties. On his visit Lord Marland a met with CWEIC’s Maltese Strategic Partners and caught up with their recent developments. Malta is a valued member of the Commonwealth and CWEIC’s network and… Continue reading Lord Marland meets with the Prime Minister of Malta

Lord Swire joins “Keeping it Civil” podcast from Strategic Partner, Hassans

Last week, Lord Swire sat down for the “Keeping it Civil” podcast with Selwyn Figueras from our Strategic Partner, Hassans in Gibraltar. Their discussion delved into various topics, including the Commonwealth, CWEIC, the Commonwealth Legal Network, and the latest political happenings in the United Kingdom. The podcast was recorded on the day that Northern Ireland… Continue reading Lord Swire joins “Keeping it Civil” podcast from Strategic Partner, Hassans

Nigerian President Buhari commissions Dangote oil refinery

We congratulate our Strategic Partner Dangote Group for the historic commissioning of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE. The refinery will be the world’s largest single-train refinery and the biggest refinery in Africa. The refinery has the capacity to produce 650,000 barrels of petroleum products a day and will transform Nigeria’s fuel landscape. Aliko… Continue reading Nigerian President Buhari commissions Dangote oil refinery

University of Professional Studies joins the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council as a Strategic Partner

The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has become the latest Strategic Partner to join the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council (CWEIC). Professor Abednego Feehi Okoe Amartey, Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, will represent the University on the CWEIC Global Advisory Council. The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is a top tier public institution that provides… Continue reading University of Professional Studies joins the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council as a Strategic Partner

CWEIC hosts Permanent Secretaries from Nigeria to discuss Commonwealth-Nigeria trade

This morning, CWEIC hosted a delegation of Permanent Secretaries from Nigeria, in a meeting aimed at exploring the potential opportunities available in the Nigerian market for investors and partners from the Commonwealth. The delegation, consisting of high-ranking officials within the Nigerian government, engaged in discussions with CWEIC representatives to explore various investment prospects in Nigeria… Continue reading CWEIC hosts Permanent Secretaries from Nigeria to discuss Commonwealth-Nigeria trade