Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini of Eswatini held key bilateral discussions with senior United States officials on Tuesday, 24 June, during the US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola.
The high-level engagements underscored Eswatini’s strategic push to deepen trade relations and enhance development cooperation with Washington.
The talks, held on the sidelines of the summit, focused on expanding economic diplomacy between Eswatini and the US. Priority areas included trade facilitation, energy cooperation, agricultural development, mining investments, and digital transformation through ICT.
Prime Minister Dlamini began his diplomatic rounds by meeting Ambassador Troy Fitrell of the US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs.
The two officials reportedly reviewed the current state of bilateral relations and explored opportunities to scale up US investments in Eswatini’s critical sectors.
He also met Mr Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to former US President Donald Trump, in discussions that reportedly explored private-sector collaboration and investment flows from US-based enterprises into Eswatini’s economy.
Later, the Prime Minister engaged in talks with Ms Constance Hamilton, the Assistant US Trade Representative for Africa.
Their discussion focused on improving trade access and exploring new mechanisms under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), aimed at increasing Eswatini’s exports to the US.
“These talks represent a strategic opportunity for Eswatini to attract high-quality investments, strengthen our trade profile, and deepen partnerships that support inclusive development,” a government official close to the delegation said.
The US-Africa Business Summit, which brings together government leaders, corporate executives, and policymakers from across the continent and the United States, is seen as a key platform for forging stronger economic ties and unlocking new opportunities in African markets.
Prime Minister Dlamini’s active participation reaffirms Eswatini’s commitment to proactive diplomacy and regional economic integration, with the aim of positioning the country as a reliable partner in international trade and investment.
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