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<p>As the UK exits the EU, we are seeking to replicate the effects of the EU’s Economic
Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the Southern African Customs Union and Mozambique
(SACU+M), which includes Eswatini (Swaziland), as soon as possible. EPAs aim to promote
increased trade and investment, supporting sustainable growth and poverty reduction.</p><p>
</p><p>As the Prime Minister set out during her visit to Africa last Summer, the Government
is committed to seeing a step change in our relationship with Africa in order to drive
forward trade and investment.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister also announced that
the UK will launch a new Prosperity Fund programme of up to £8 million that will support
implementation of the transitioned EPA.</p><p> </p><p>The funding will aim to increase
trade with and within Southern Africa by helping to remove barriers to trade, and
in doing so expand import and export opportunities for UK and African businesses.
Officials are consulting with the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and other
countries in the region about the design of the programme.</p>
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