103 countries from Africa and Europe are expected to connect at the Euro-Africa Economic and Investment Forum in 2023 according to the spokesperson of Globe Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
Hon. Nwabueze Buchi George who was speaking from Abuja Nigeria said that the event like others they have organized is aimed at boosting trade and investment between Africa and Europe.
He further stated that beyond the trade, it will also help scale up production in Africa via quality and quantity.
“There are rules for export and the key thing there is quality and global standards”
“When the doors are open, every producer will start making things for the world which will now become their immediate environment”
He also revealed that the event is part of their World Economic and Investment Forum, adding that 2023 will see them replicate same template for Asia and America especially.
Hon. Buchi George said that at the moment, they are working on bringing all countries on board, stating that the idea is already exciting embassies across the continents.
“People are already excited and we understand that we have to plan and ensure we achieve our set goals for the event”
“Every great nation has given their local producers are global mindset by opening a common door that will easily enable them to reach people around the globe”
“We also have a contrary mindset about what people call local producers because we know that everything is local in it’s original environment, but foreign the moment it leaves there”, he said.
Hon. Buchi George agreed that while lots of African producers are thinking global at the moment, there is also need to practically and strategically demonstrate to others on the need for a global vision, but clearly stating that before that could be achieves doors will be opened by projects like the Euro-Africa Economic and Investment Forum 2023.
