Africa-Press – Eswatini. The Kingdom of Eswatini took centre stage at the United Economic Summit 2025, hosted by the United Diplomatic Council (UDC) in Klang, Malaysia which is an event that drew diplomats, business leaders, and global policy influencers from across continents.
Among the distinguished participants was His Excellency Ambassador Menzie Sipho Dlamini, High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Malaysia, whose involvement reinforced the country’s growing diplomatic and economic presence within the ASEAN and South Asian regions.
Eswatini’s longstanding partnerships with India and Malaysia formed a strong foundation for the discussions held at the summit. India and Eswatini share decades of warm, development-focused cooperation across sectors such as pharmaceuticals, ICT, agriculture, textiles, and education.
India’s continued support through training and technical assistance has played a vital role in strengthening Eswatini’s development trajectory and economic resilience.
Malaysia, meanwhile, has cultivated steadily expanding ties with Eswatini, particularly in agro-processing, tourism, trade facilitation, and major investment-led initiatives within Southern Africa.
His Excellency Menzie Dlamini, High Commissioner of the Kingdom of Eswatini to Malaysia (l) receing a gift from Dr. PB Boss. Tourism Commissioner of India EU council and also Chair
These relationships provided a fitting backdrop to a summit that placed strategic economic collaboration at its core.
As global investors increasingly look toward Southern Africa for growth opportunities, Eswatini has positioned itself as a stable and attractive destination.
With membership in SACU and SADC, as well as preferential access to major global markets, including the United States under AGOA and the European Union; Eswatini offers meaningful advantages for companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in the region.
Complementing these access points are the country’s ongoing economic reforms, predictable policy environment, and competitive workforce.
During the summit, delegates explored a range of sectors presenting strong prospects for international partnerships.
These included agro-processing, sugar and ethanol production, textiles and garments, pharmaceuticals, mining, forestry, timber, renewable energy, infrastructure development, tourism, and ICT.
Eswatini’s well-developed agro-industrial base, particularly in sugar and citrus, offers significant potential for joint ventures with Asian partners.
Meanwhile, the country’s ambitions in renewable energy development align closely with Malaysia’s and India’s advancements in engineering, technology transfer, and low-carbon solutions.
The textile and apparel sector, one of Eswatini’s largest employers, also stands out due to favourable export regimes and expanding global demand.
Much of the dialogue centred on opportunities for trilateral cooperation between Asia and Southern Africa.
High Commissioner and high ranking officials posing for a group picture deliberations.
The convergence of India’s manufacturing capabilities, Malaysia’s industrial expertise, and Eswatini’s resource-rich landscape opened pathways for collaboration in agribusiness, healthcare manufacturing, capacity-building programmes, renewable energy projects, and broader industrial development.
Delegates emphasised the potential for these partnerships to deliver sustainable, long-term economic outcomes for all participating regions.
Moreover, when reflecting on the significance of the summit, UDC President Dr. Asif Iqbal stated, “Africa is not just the future but it is the present.
Eswatini stands at a unique intersection of opportunity and readiness. Our shared efforts must unlock growth that benefits all parties and builds lasting prosperity across continents.”
In line with these aspirations, the UDC announced plans to dispatch a high-level business delegation to Eswatini.
The visit aims to identify sector-specific investment opportunities, strengthen trade ties, and support the country’s development priorities, while paving the way for deeper engagement with India, Malaysia, and the wider ASEAN economic network.
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