UAE Signs MOU with South Sudan
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with South Sudan government on areas of education, health, infrastructural development, and economy, an official said. 23 March 2013 Madut Biar, the acting government spokesperson briefed the press after VP Dr. Riek Machar presented a report on the conference to the Friday’s Council of Ministers following his return from Dubai. [Waakhe Simon Wudu] By Waakhe Simon Wudu JUBA, 22 March 2013 [Gurtong] - South Sudanese Vice President together with some National Ministers last week travelled to Dubai to attend a UAE international conference to discuss the future of global education and how the sector can be improved. Hon. Madut Biar the acting government spokesperson briefed the press after Dr. Riek presented a report on the conference to the Friday’s Council of Ministers following his return from Dubai. “UAE offered to the Republic of South Sudan to build six primary schools, three medical centers and two Ministers have signed a MOU regarding this offer,” Madut told the press. He said the South Sudan delegation also discussed a number of issues, stating that the UAE has offered to establish an airport in Juba. In a move to boost business relations, UAE and South Sudan government had both agreed to launch a direct flight between Juba and Dubai. The UAE also had expressed interest to sponsor a business conference that will be held in Juba aimed to explore the sector, added Madut. He also said UAE has also expressed interest to invest in hotel industry and agriculture majorly in areas of sorghum and rice. The Council of Ministers underscored the offer with the Spokesperson Madut describing it “successful.” In an exclusive presentation, Madut said the Minister of Justice John Luk Jok had presented to the council a bill that gives the South Sudan Law Review Commission autonomous powers but under the Ministry of Justice in doing its work. Posted in: Home, Business, Foreign Relations, Foreign Aid/Assistance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
