South Sudan, Chinese firm ink deal to construct border port

August 23, 2023 (JOHANNESBURG) – South Sudan and a Chinese company have inked an agreement for the construction of a dry port at Nimule border.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the South Sudanese Transport ministry and China Communications and Construction Company in South Africa on Wednesday.

The Chinese Company, a statement noted, will also construct a presidential terminal at Juba airport, an apron project and an air traffic management system.

Kiir, his office said, lauded China’s development assistance towards his country.

If completed, the port will lower transportation costs and facilitate trade, he said.

For his part, the Chairman of China Communications Construction Company, Wang Tongzhou said China seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation with South Sudan in trade, investment and infrastructure development aspects.

He expressed readiness to complete the project within the shortest time possible.

(ST)