Rajkot: Uganda business fraternity is keenly looking at the Gujarat to strenthen trade relations. A high-level business delegation of 30 members is expected to visit Ahmedabad and Rajkot in the last week of September, facilitated by Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal (SVUM), the apex body of MSMEs in the region. African countries are heavily dependent on imports and India is one of their favoured countries. Parag Tejura, president of SVUM, said, “Uganda high commissioner contacted me to facilitate the visit and interaction of this delegation. This visit is a big opportunity for local industries. They have also written to the state government regarding this visit.” According to Tejura, the delegation is likely to land in Ahmedabad on September 27 and hold B2B meetings along with factory visits for three days. Thereafter, they will come to Rajkot for the same.
Uganda is interested in importing machinery to make dairy products, ice-cream, toilet and tissue paper, corn flour, animal food, tomato ketchup, chilly sauce, bakery products and peanut butter from India. Rajkot is the hub of engineering and various kinds of machinery. “Two high-level delegations in the past had visited Ahmedabad and Rajkot factories but this the biggest team coming till date. They want to buy plants and machinery as well as ready-made material. They are also keen on getting training and technical knowhow from us ,” Tejura added.