Taiwan President visits Eswatini Science and Technology Park

By:  Kanto Kai Okanta

Eswatini has hosted the President of the Republic of China (Taiwan), Lai Ching-te, during a visit to the Royal Science and Technology Park in Nokwane, where he was briefed on major infrastructure and investment projects.

The visit included an inspection of the upcoming Taiwan Industrial and Innovation Park, as well as the Strategic Oil Reserve initiative, both of which are positioned as key developments aimed at strengthening Eswatini’s economic and energy sectors.

Savannah Maziya, Minister of Information, Communications and Technology, and Manqoba Khumalo participated in the engagements, which highlighted ongoing bilateral cooperation between Eswatini and Taiwan.

Officials said the Strategic Oil Reserve project is expected to enhance national energy security while incorporating sustainability measures, including the integration of locally produced bioethanol. The Taiwan Industrial and Innovation Park is intended to support industrialisation, diversify the economy, and create employment opportunities, with construction expected to commence in the near future.

Government representatives described the projects as part of a broader development agenda aimed at positioning Eswatini as a hub for investment, innovation, and industrial growth. The visit was also framed as a demonstration of strengthened international cooperation and long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries.