NTEX Group Leadership in Sweden meets independent presidential advisor -

By Ronald Ssemagonja

In efforts to support trade, The independent Presidential Advisor on Investment, Dr. Jim Tubuhaburwa, held a high-level meeting yesterday with the leadership of NTEX Group, one of Europe’s most reputable logistics and transport companies. The engagement focused on unlocking new import and export opportunities for Uganda and strengthening trade relations between Uganda and the Nordic region. This meeting came when there’s a need cooperation in order to have a smooth importation of specialized cargo services and to strengthen the relationship of the two countries in terms of trade.

During the meeting, Dr. Tubuhaburwa highlighted Uganda’s improving investment climate, noting that the country is “no longer considered a high-risk destination in the global market.” He emphasized the government’s commitment to creating a stable, predictable, and investor-friendly environment that supports long-term partnerships. Officials from NTEX welcomed the discussion and expressed strong interest in exploring strategic collaboration in logistics, cargo handling, and trade facilitation—particularly in areas such as agricultural exports, automotive imports, and specialized cargo services.

The partnership is expected to provide multiple benefits, including: More efficient trade routes between Uganda and Europe, Reduced transport and logistics costs for Ugandan businesses, Opportunities for job creation, especially for youth in the logistics sector, Access to modern transport technology and global best practices. Dr. Jim said Ugandans should expect increased foreign investor confidence and stronger export capacity as such engagements continue throughout the year. This meeting marks an important step in positioning Uganda as a competitive player in international trade and demonstrates the leadership’s commitment to driving economic growth through strategic global partnerships.