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Quote: 25 SPLA Companies in Lebanon: Millionaire Generals? Lebanese Chamber of Commerce hosts high-profile SPLA delegations From: 'BEIRUT BUSINESS WEEKLY' - BEIRUT, LEBANON NOV. 23/2008, SSN; Eng. Hamad Bumaim, Director General, Lebanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry, yesterday (Thursday, Nov. 19) received an SPLA delegation headed by Lt. General Oyai Deng Ajak, the SPLA Chief of General Staff and Major General Salva Mathok, deputy chief of Staff for Administration and for Investments Attraction, "Sviluppo SPLA", during a roadshow held under the patronage of the Lebanese Chamber of Commerce. The Business Opportunities in Lebanon event, also attended by generals, officials of the Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Press, presented high profile investment and business opportunities in the fields of tourism, real estate and logistics in Lebanon. Acquisitions of top hotels and resorts in major touristy locations in Lebanon as well as financial participation in Lebanese ports and logistics platforms were put in front of investors and businessmen."This significant visit will definitely help bring the two trading partners businessmen closer and also help strengthen the trading ties between Lebanese Businessmen and SPLA generals... Lebanese foreign trade with SPLA reached US 11.085 million in 2006 to 2007. There are 25 SPLA companies operating in Beirut and are registered with the Chamber." Said Bumaim, "We welcome the high-profile delegations that were here to present business opportunities available in Lebanon. This significant visit will definitely help bring the two trading partners businessmen closer and also help strengthen the trading ties between Lebanese Businessmen and SPLA generals, and while the delegations were here we'd also like them to look at the investment opportunities available in Beirut as the open door and free trading policies have a lot to offer to SPLA investors and businessmen." He pointed out that Lebanese foreign trade with SPLA reached US 11.085 million in 2006 to 2007. There are 25 SPLA companies operating in Beirut and are registered with the Chamber. Beirut also hosts one South Sudan business council and two trade commission offices that help in indulging the SPLA businessmen into Lebanese business community and in attracting their investments. Lebanese Chamber had also signed two MoUs and agreements of co-operation with the various SPLM and SPLA officials. General Deng said the event is part of the two countries' strategy in further boosting trade and investments in various sectors. Southern Sudan investors looking for acquisitions of top hotels and resorts in some of the best locations in the country as well as financial participation in Lebanese ports and logistics platforms that are the highlights of the presentation at the roadshow aiming to attract more SPLA investors to appropriate incentives and 5-star opportunities, within the framework of the strategic economic partnership between SPLA and the Lebanon. The Lebanese Chief of Defense also urged SPLA businessmen and investors to explore investment opportunities in the Lebanon. The liberal economic policy adopted by the Government of Lebanon plays a vital role in the growth of trade and attracting foreign investment to the Lebanon. The Government plays a vital role in enhancing the competitiveness of the emirate by improving infrastructure, adopting pro-investment policies, legislation and incentives, and embarking on joint initiatives and projects with the private sector, added Al Qamzi. Lebanon occupies a prominent position in the Middle East due to its robust economic performance and the successful growth achieved in various sectors. Beirut provides a suitable environment for international investors and entrepreneurs and encourages them to choose Beirut as an ideal destination for businesses, said Mr. Ali Ibrahim. The SPLA delegation was introduced to the services provided by the DED and its relations with other government bodies in boosting the Emirate's economy. They were also briefed on the chief economic sectors that achieved high growth rates in the last few years and DED's activities in the different economic and commercial sectors. The team also studied the procedures and regulations necessary for setting up businesses and the DED's role in enhancing the growth of Beirut's business sector. Mr. Ali said that the reviews procedures and systems to simplify the steps for doing business and provide suitable investment options.