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South Sudan delegation to the World Bank led by Minister of Finance Dier Tong Ngor held a meeting with US State Department on Thursday in Washington DC to discuss ways of re-engaging and fostering economic ties between the two countries.
The delegation also briefed U.S State Department on the progress of the peace agreement and the economic reform agenda in South Sudan
“The government delegation also convened a meeting with the U.S. State Department on the progress of the peace agreement and the economic reform agenda in South Sudan. The meeting discussed ways of re-engaging and fostering economic ties between the US and South Sudan,” the Department of Communication at the Finance Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
The delegation also held a series of meetings with the IMF with discussion centering on unlocking financing and development potential for key transport corridors for Africa.
“The minister of Finance and Planning, Hon. Dier Tong Ngor delivered his statement at the roundtable and highlighted potentials of South Sudan and possible areas of support and cooperation with the global partners.”
In a separate event, Minister Dier also attended the Horn of Africa Initiative meeting of regional ministers of Finance.
“The meeting discussed strengthening economic ties, trade corridors, and investment opportunities for the member states. The HoAI is a World Bank and Africa Development Bank-backed initiative aimed at directing funds for regional financial assistance window.”
