Government and private sector officials to attend top-level forum in USA
JUBA, 9 December 2011 – A high level delegation from the government of the Republic of South Sudan and the private sector is heading to Washington DC in the United States of America for a two-day conference with the heads of at least 300 leading American companies.
Announcing the conference to the press at the Juba International Airport on behalf of the private sector, the Secretary General of South Sudan Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture Mr. Simon Akuei Deng Garang said that the target of the private sector in the conference is to interact with the business community in the United States of America so as to learn lessons from them and also brief them on the investment opportunities and potential that the Republic of South Sudan offers.
Mr Akuei addressing the press.
[Photo: Matata Safi]
He said the government as well will also get engaged with their partners in the United States of America though he was quick to mention that the government will give their position. He said the business community of South Sudan is keen to open up South Sudan to potential investors so that they can engage in exploiting the investment opportunities in South Sudan. He mentioned investment opportunities in the petroleum sector, agricultural sector, roads and construction works, energy among other investment opportunities.
Mr Akuei noted that the delegation representing the private sector is tasked to talk to the American society to lobby for capacity building on issues concerning the private sector. “Building the capacity of the private sector is important because being efficient comes when you have the knowledge”, he said.
The delegation heading to Washington.
[Photo: Matata Safi]
The conference is expected to kick off on the Wednesday the 14th and will end on the 15th of December 2011.
Please, click here to read a press statement issued by the South Sudan Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture for more details.
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