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Lord Malloch-Brown visit to Africa
15 June 2009
Lord Malloch-Brown is in Africa from 9-16 June. He will participate in a wide range of events focusing on the challenges the region faces, particularly against the backdrop of the global economic downturn.Lord Malloch-Brown will travel to Mozambique, South Africa and Angola from 9-16 June. He will participate in a wide range of events focusing on the economic, social and political challenges the region faces, particularly against the backdrop of the global economic downturn.
During his visit to Mozambique he delivered a speech at an event organised by Chatham House and the Mozambique Institute for International Relations.
Entitled Africa, weathering the storm and charting recovery, he argued that economically, politically, socially and culturally, the international community must get behind Africa's innovative regional initiatives and fledgling regional institutions to ensure that African countries will not only strengthen their own political economies but engage stronger globally.
After his visit to Mozambique, Lord Malloch-Brown travelled to South Africa to attend the World Economic Forum in Cape Town. He has been taking part in various events, including speaking on the G20 and Africa.
On Thursday 11 June Lord Malloch-Brown joined global business leaders at the World Economic Forum to mark the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Business Call to Action (BCTA). The breakfast event, hosted by the Business Call to Action International Partnership, highlighted the immense opportunities for investing in Africa despite the global economic crisis. Commenting on the event Lord Malloch-Brown said:
'Although playing no part in its causes, the poorest countries have suffered as much as anyone from the global economic crisis.
Aid, trade and investment must all play their part in driving the recovery. The Business Call to Action offers an opportunity for the private sector to help create a better, more secure future for all.'
The Business Call to Action was launched by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at a high level event for CEOs held in London on 6 May 2008.
Read more about the Business Call to Action
While in South Africa He will also focus on wide-ranging engagement with the new South African Government.
Lord Malloch Brown's visit to Angola was a clear sign of the strategic importance of Angola both regionally and globally and the strength of the relationship between Angola and the UK.
The Minister of State met with Angolan Vice-minister for Foreign Affairs, Exalgina Gambôa, the President of the Angolan Agency for Private Investment (ANIP), Dr. Aguinaldo Jaime as the leading entity managing private investment in Angola, Manuel Nunes Junior Minister of Economy and Paulo Jorge, MPLA International Relations Secretary.
"It is interesting to see Angola's growing influence, both in the region and internationally, because of the economic development it has achieved." said the Minister in a press conference at the Ambassador’s residence attended by the main news outlets in Angola.
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Further information
UKinMozambique British High Commission website
UKinSouthAfrica British High Commission website
UKinAngola British Embassy website