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Zimbabwe, South Sudan to strengthen ties
Fri, October 16 2009
By The Herald [Harare - ZIMBABWE]
Zimbabwe will soon open a consulate in Southern Sudan to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, Vice President Joice Mujuru said on Wednesday. VP Mujuru said this at a dinner she hosted for Sudan First Vice President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Vice President Mujuru said relations between Zimbabwe and Southern Sudan date back to the early 1980s when the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement was launched to rid Africa’s largest country of all forms of injustices.

"As you may be aware, Zimbabwe is in the process of implementing its own Global Political Agreement and we understand the value of international support in such initiatives."

She also urged Zimbabwean businessman to take advantage of investment opportunities in Southern Sudan. "To all business people and prospective investors in our midst, here is a generously endowed country waiting for a Midas touch to assume its rightful place among the economic giants of Africa."

"I am informed that Southern Sudan is home to some of Africa’s perennial rivers. As a farming nation ourselves, we can only conclude that given its size, rainfall patterns and soil fertility, Southern Sudan is naturally an attractive partner for us in agricultural development," she said.

"I came here to thank you and all brothers and sisters in Sadc for all the assistance and the important role you played in our struggle. Although we are late in thanking you we are mindful of our friends and will never forget you," said Vice President Mayardit.

 

 

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