South Sudan as a new member of the East African Community is set to open its embassy in Dar es Salaam, says Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Augustine Mahiga says the leaders of South Sudan expressed need to strengthen bilateral relations with Tanzania, Xinhua reports.
Second Vice President James Wani Igga promised to strengthen business relations with Tanzania on various sectors including agriculture, says the Minister.
The Tanzanian government plans to organize an official trip to South Sudan through a delegation of business community members to assess various investment opportunities in the country, Mahiga discloses.
South Sudan also plans to establish closer relations with Tanzania in the education sector, he adds.
Last week, East Africa Community Heads of State admitted South Sudan into its membership.
Meanwhile the European Union, EU has called on the Government of South Sudan and other parties to the peace deal to ensure meaningful inclusion of women in the implementation and monitoring of the accord.
“This will ensure that the specific issues affecting women will be raised and effectively addressed”, says EU in a statement.
Such increases the probability of a meaningful and lasting peace for South Sudan, it observes.
Research shows that societies that respect women´s rights enjoy greater equality with strong institutions and stability, EU adds.
When women are active in public life and their number in political decision-making rises, there tend to be less corruption and less violence, EU says.
The European Union stresses that gender equality is important for the fulfilment of all Sustainable Development Goals.
Source: CRN