Presidents Kiir and Ruto Direct Mediation Teams to Resolve Outstanding Issues for Tumaini Initiative, Paving Way for Regional Stability

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  President Kiir of South Sudan Hosting President Ruto of Kenya in J1.  President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan and Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto have instructed their respective mediation teams to resolve any remaining issues under the Tumaini Initiative within a two-week timeframe, ahead of a final signing. This directive follows a high-level meeting in Juba, during which both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability and strengthening bilateral ties. Kenya's National Security Advisor, Dr. Monica Juma, highlighted that the two leaders agreed to secure regional support for the Tumaini Initiative. They encouraged IGAD to mobilize resources and secure backing from the TROIKA countries to ensure the initiative's full implementation. Additionally, a key project discussed was the construction of an 11-kilometer road connecting Nadapal and Nakodok, intended to facilitate trade and movement between the nations. South Sudan’s Minister of Presidential Affairs,

President Salva Witnesses the signing of MOU with a Chinese company to construct Nimule dry port

 



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Today president Salva KIIR Mayardiit, witnessed the signing of an agreement between South Sudan and a Chinese company. 


The agreement in principle will guarantee rights to the Chinese Construction Company to construct Nimule dry port. 


The Dry port, will provide services for handing temporary storage containers that enters or leave the dry port by any mode of transportation. 


The company will also build a presidential terminal at Juba International Airport, Apron project and an air traffic management system project.


Speaking at the signing ceremony, President Kiir praised the Chinese Government for supporting South Sudan's development agenda.


For his part, China Communications Construction Company Chairman Wang Tongzhou said China is determined to expand bilateral cooperation with South Sudan in trade, investment and infrastructure development.


Officials say the construction of the Nimule dry port will help reduce transportation costs and ease trade in the area. 


South Sudan and China have cordial diplomatic relations as well as trade and infrastructure ties.

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