President Kiir Convenes High-Level Economic Meeting to Tackle Crisis

By Simon Deng

President Salva Kiir Mayardit convened a high-level consultative meeting on Wednesday with Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, the Vice President and Chairperson of the Economic Cluster; Athian Ding Athian, the Minister of Finance; and Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, the Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, in a bid to address economic challenges.

“The meeting focused on the prevailing economic challenges facing the nation and explored strategies to revive, stabilise, and strengthen South Sudan’s economy,” said the presidential Press Unit on Wednesday in a statement posted on its Facebook page.

“This engagement reflects the Government’s determination to restore economic stability, build investor confidence, and foster sustainable growth for the benefit of all South Sudanese people,” it added.

The meeting also served as preparation for the forthcoming International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings, where South Sudan will seek support for its ongoing fiscal and monetary reforms.

“The leadership reaffirmed its collective commitment to implementing sound economic policies and reforms, enhancing national resilience against shocks, and presenting a unified strategy for effective engagement with international financial institutions.”