European Union Unveils 285 Million Euro Plan To Assist South Sudan Budget The European Union has unveiled a 285 million Euro plan to assist the government of South Sudan to cover the gap caused by the austerity budget brought about as a result of the oil shutdown last year.
17 April 2013 Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin meeting with the EU delegation in Juba. The 285 million Euro plan will assist cover the gap caused by the austerity budget brought about as a result of the oil shutdown.[NASS: Ajang Monychol] JUBA, 17 April 2013 (NASS) –This was revealed yesterday by European Union political counselor, Mr. Christian Manahl, after a consultative meeting with the minister for Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Manahl disclosed that out of the 285 million Euros, 85 million Euros would be announced the same day in Washington for South Sudan. He also revealed that the European Union will launch the government printing press early next month. Meanwhile Dr. Benjamin hailed the efforts made by the European Union saying it represents the true meaning of friendship. He confirmed that the government of South Sudan will always cooperate with European Union on issues related to bilateral relations. Reported by Martin Jada Gabriel, News Agency of South Sudan (NASS) Posted in: Home, Foreign Relations, Foreign Aid/Assistance -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
