10 May 2011
Zimbabwe and South Sudan on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding that is set to fortify bilateral relations between the two nations.
The signing of the MoU will see Juba engaging Harare for expertise in different spheres.
Foreign Affairs Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, who signed the agreement on behalf of the Zimbabwean Government, said the move was the beginning of a framework that would strengthen bilateral relations in areas such as tourism, banking, finance, trade and investment.
He said Zimbabwe was ready to render necessary support to South Sudan.
“We have learnt with great concern of the security challenges that your country is currently experiencing.
“It is our sincere hope that these challenges will be resolved speedily and amicably in a manner that will guarantee peace and security for all,” said Minister Mumbengegwi.
South Sudan’s Minister of Information, Mr Barnaba Benjamin said his country appreciated the assistance received from Zimbabwe during their struggle for independence and self-determination.
“Zimbabweans have always assisted in the long route to freedom and the vast expertise will go a long way in building Africa’s newborn baby as there are a lot of things that the Southern Sudan can learn from Zimbabwe.”
The signing of the MoU comes at a time South Sudan is preparing for its first independence celebrations on July 9.
The people of South Sudan overwhelmingly voted for independence from the North in a referendum held in January this year.
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