South Sudan climate is conductive for investment – Salva Kiir

March 5, 2007 (JUBA) — First vice-president and president of the government of Southern Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has affirmed stability of security situation and that the climate is conducive for investment in Southern Sudan.

Addressing the inaugural sitting for Sudanese-German Businessmen Forum in Juba Monday, Kiir said the southern Sudan government is committed to protect the investments of businessmen and removing any obstacles impeding their works.

He pointed to health, education, infrastructure, roads and water as important investment opportunities available for businessmen in South Sudan, stressing importance of utilizing the German technologies in development of agriculture in Southern Sudan. He invited the German investors to tour some southern Sudan towns like Yei, Kapoita and Nimule.

Minister of Investment Malik Aggar called upon businessmen to invest in fields of telecommunications, air transport and roads and health.

The German Ambassador, on his part, said the holding of the Sudanese-German Businessmen Forum is good opportunity for strengthening relations between Sudan and Germany.

(ST)