G77, NAM summits present immense benefits for Uganda, says gov’t

The Ugandan government has underscored the importance of hosting the upcoming 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Group of 77 (G77) + China Summits in January next year.

Speaking during the media launch of the two summits, the chief organizer, Lucy Nakyobe said Uganda will achieve both tangible and intangible benefits for her citizens.

“The returns on investment for these summits are many, both visible and invisible.  We shall have a business forum as a die event which we hope to promote trade and manufacturing industry, investment promotion, tourism by selling our country to guests who will be here so they can influence others to come,” Nakyobe said.

“There is also socioeconomic benefit for our people. The visitors don’t just come but also spend, we shall therefore get some money from them. There is also social interaction, political benefit as a vote of confidence in our president and the country at large to be able to host the two summits but above all, they will increase visibility for Uganda.”