By Emelda Siama John Lopula
A South Sudan government delegation which went for the World Bank Spring meeting in New York had a sideline meeting with the United States’ Department of State on the progress of the peace agreement and the economic reform agenda in the country.
The delegation for the World Bank spring meeting was led by national Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Dier Tong Ngor. They held a meeting with the US State Department on Thursday in Washington DC to discuss ways of re-engaging and fostering economic ties between the two countries.
The Communication department at the Finance Ministry said in a statement that the delegation 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 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 statement partly read.
The statement further noted that 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.
Minister of Finance and Planning, Dier Tong Ngor delivered his statement at the round-table and highlighted the potentials of South Sudan and possible areas of support and cooperation with the globe.
“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’s partners,” the statement noted.