Tanzania, South Sudan Seek Closer Agricultural Cooperation to Boost Food Security

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Tanzania and South Sudan are seeking to deepen cooperation in agriculture, expand regional trade and strengthen food security as the two countries pursue greater economic opportunities and improved livelihoods for their citizens.

The commitment was made during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Nane Nane Agricultural Exhibition at the Dr. John Samuel Malecela grounds in Dodoma.

Tanzania’s Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Daniel Chongolo (MP), welcomed his South Sudanese counterpart to the exhibition, describing the visit as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the two countries.

“Your presence at this year’s Nane Nane Exhibition reflects the strong and growing friendship between Tanzania and the Republic of South Sudan, as well as our shared commitment to advancing agricultural cooperation, regional trade, and food security,” said Hon. Chongolo.

South Sudan’s Minister for Food Security, Hon. Clement Juma Mbugoniwia (MP), stressed the importance of market-driven agriculture in transforming South Sudan and contributing to Africa’s broader economic development.

“The theme of this year’s Nanenane exhibition Leveraging Market Intelligence: Enhancing Productivity towards Vision 2050,” underscores the central role that agriculture must play in driving sustainable economic transformation across our continent,” said Hon. Chongolo.

Mbugoniwia highlighted South Sudan’s investment potential in crops including maize, rice, millet and beans, while commending Tanzania for its progress in agricultural research, mechanization, irrigation, cooperative development and agro-processing.

“We believe Tanzania’s experiences offer valuable lessons that can support South Sudan’s own agricultural transformation journey,” Hon. Mbugoniwia explained.

Prof. Godius Walter Kahyarara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, also participated in the discussions, emphasizing the importance of transport infrastructure in facilitating agricultural trade between the two countries.

He outlined opportunities for cooperation in railway, air cargo and lake transport to improve the movement of agricultural produce and other goods.

Source: https://kilimonews.co.ke/agriculture-policy/tanzania-south-sudan-seek-closer-agricultural-cooperation-to-boost-food-security/