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Gabon Hosts Business Forum to Attract Chinese Investment for Economic Growth

By Africazine

The Gabonese National Agency for the Promotion of Investments (ANPI-Gabon) hosted a business forum at the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai to attract Chinese investors to Gabon’s economy.

This event took place on November 4, 2026, during Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema’s state visit to China from November 3 to 7, 2026. The forum gathered institutional decision-makers and economic operators from both Gabon and China, where ANPI-Gabon’s Director General, Ghislain Moandza Mboma, outlined government reforms aimed at enhancing the business environment and attracting foreign investment.

Gabon Hosts Business Forum in Shanghai

The forum aimed to mobilize Chinese investors for strategic sectors within Gabon’s economy. It highlighted the importance of economic cooperation with China to accelerate Gabon’s industrialization and economic diversification. Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Transformation, Emmanuel Nze Eyeghe, discussed the transformation of local natural resources and the creation of sustainable jobs.

Discussions also emphasized the complementarities between Gabon and China, particularly in mining, forestry, and energy sectors. The exploitation of mining resources and the transfer of technology were identified as key areas for developing structural partnerships.

Gabon: Key figures on Investment Opportunities

  • An amount was not specified for the expected investment from Chinese investors.

Strengthening Economic Ties with China

This initiative aligns with China’s policy of eliminating tariffs on African products, which Gabon’s ambassador to China, Anthony Minko Milame, welcomed as an opportunity to enhance commercial exchanges. Through this forum, ANPI-Gabon aims to solidify Gabon’s position as a prime investment destination.

Next Steps for Gabon’s Economic Strategy

  • Continue to develop partnerships between Chinese investors and local economic operators.
  • Focus on industrialization and economic diversification efforts.
  • Enhance the business environment to attract more foreign investment.

This forum marks a significant step in Gabon’s journey towards industrialization and economic diversification.

Gabon Hosts Business Forum to Attract Chinese Investment for Economic Growth

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