Your Majesty, After decades of political struggle, the Southern African region now enjoys peace and stability. The nations of the region can now channel their energies into trade and investment. Thus, the potential for growth in trade between our two countries is good. However, the trading and investment opportunities in Swaziland are not well known in Singapore. More could be done through a better exchange of information on business and investment prospects.
Tourism is another area where there are opportunities for cooperation among our businessmen.
I am therefore pleased to welcome the business delegation that has accompanied you. I am sure that the meetings which your businessmen will have with their counterparts in Singapore will give both sides a better understanding of the trade and economic potential available. Singapore would continue to welcome more trade missions from Swaziland to inform our businessmen about these opportunities. It is my hope that your visit to Singapore will generate strong interest in Swaziland in our part of the world. Likewise, I hope that your visit has also sparked interest in Singapore's potential as Swaziland's gateway to this region.