President Kiir discusses with UAE leader on economic cooperation

By Benjamin Takpiny

President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Saturday met with the United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore cooperation in the fields of education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.

According to a statement issued by the Presidential press unit, the Minister for Presidential Affairs Ambassador, Chol Mawut Ajongo, highlighted that the two leaders would conduct follow-up meetings on the issues of concern raised during the meeting for the mutual benefit of the people of the two countries.

Ajongo also stated that a high-level delegation from UAE will visit Juba soon to discuss strategies with the already mapped ministries and expedite joint ventures in the aforementioned sectors in South Sudan.

President Salva Kiir has been a working visit to United Arab Emirates since last week and return on Sunday.