By Lodu William Odiya
The government, through the Ministry of East African Affairs, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting regional economic integration, improving trade facilitation, and creating opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development.
According to a statement that was released by the ministry press unit, Aisha Anihiri, who is the undersecretary at the Ministry of EAC, said the country’s participation in the East African Community provides opportunities to expand trade, strengthen economic cooperation, and contribute meaningfully to the region’s integration agenda.
“The Undersecretary at the Ministry of East African Affairs has reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening partnerships aimed at advancing regional integration and trade cooperation under the East African Community (EAC),” the statement partly read.
Anihiri made the remarks during a meeting with the Country Programme Manager of Trademark Africa (TMA) in South Sudan on Tuesday.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration on regional integration priorities, enhancing strategic partnerships, and supporting the effective implementation of the EAC Treaty.
During their engagement, Anihiri emphasised the importance of working closely with development partners and other stakeholders to ensure that South Sudan fully benefits from its membership in the East African Community.
She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to promoting regional economic integration, improving trade facilitation, and creating opportunities for sustainable economic growth and development.
The meeting also underscored the importance of sustained cooperation between the Government of South Sudan and development partners in advancing regional economic initiatives.
The Ministry remains committed to working with regional and international partners to advance South Sudan’s economic interests and maximise the benefits of EAC membership.