3rd Africa-Arab Summit begins in Kuwait *KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT 19 November 2013* - With participation of 77 Arab and African Countries including South Sudan, the Third Africa- Arab Summit commenced today in Freedom Conference Hall in Kuwait City under the theme “ Partners in Development and investment”.
Opening the Summit, the chairmanship of Amir of Kuwati State His Highness Shiekh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Jabir Sabah, underscored the importance of the summit saying it provides a platform for the two regions of Africa and Arab to identify areas of cooperation in development and investment. The two-day summit is among other things expected to discuss means of improving trade between the two regions. *View of the 3rd Africa-Arab summit - Kuwait* [Photo: Thomas Kenneth] President Kiir and the accompanying delegation of five ministers, is expected to address the summit and shade lights on developmental fields in South Sudan that potential investors taking part in the summit could consider. South Sudan as an emerging state with many untapped resources has a special taste in the summit for it is deemed a potential investment destiny in Eastern Africa. *Reported by Thomas Kenneth* Kuwait Economic Development Fund to Construct Juba Malakal Road *KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT 19 November 2013* - President Kiir in a meeting held today at Bayan Palace with the Director General of Kuwait Fund for Economic Development Mr. Abdulwahab al- Buder discussed developmental issues in South Sudan in a meeting. The meeting was attended by the minister of Roads and Bridges Mr. Kuoang Daniar, the minister of Health Dr. Riak Gai Kuk and the undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Amb. Charles Manyang. *H.E Kiir shakes hands with Director General of Kuwait Economic Development Fund* [Photo: Thomas Kenneth] President Kiir valued the developmental role being played by Kuwait government in South Sudan. Kuwait has developmental projects in Juba (Al-Sabaha Childern Hostpital, Schools and a complete residential area named Hai El-Kuwait). The Director General of Kuwait Fund for Economic Development Mr. Al-Buder disclosed to the press that Kuwait Development Fund is ready to construct the Road between Juba and Malakal and Kuwait will continue supporting developmental activities and improve the infrastructure in the Country. He said Kuwait Economic Development Fund has requested South Sudan to send it an official application indicating developmental priorities. *Reported by Thomas Kenneth* H.E Kiir meets President of Zain Group Company *KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, 19 November 2013 *- President Kiir in the margins of the third Africa- Arab summit in Kuwait on Monday met with the President of Zain Group Company Mr. Asaad Ahmed Al-Biniwan and his delegation. The meeting also attended by South Sudan’s minister of Telecommunication and Postal Services Hon Rebecca Joshua Okwachi, discussed areas of strengthening Zain operations in the world’s newest nation, South Sudan in order to deliver good communication service to the citizens. *H.E Kiir in a meeting with President of Zain- Payan Palace, Kuwait* [Photo: Thomas Kenneth] During the meeting, President Kiir appreciated the giant telecommunications company, Zain for its wide coverage across the country. In a press statement, Hon Rebecca Joshua Okwachi said the administration of her ministry has taken serious steps to enhance telecommunication in the Country, and she said a regulatory body to look into grievances of communication companies will soon be formed. Hon Okwachi called on Zain-South Sudan to continue with its good service provision adding that the government will insure a conducive environment for it services. Meanwhile Zain President Mr. El-Baniwan said Zain has the biggest network coverage in the country. “Zain has a big investment in South Sudan” he said. He appreciated President Kiir for being “cooperative” and that South Sudan has an investment-friendly environment. *Reported by Thomas Keneth* -- 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]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/SouthSudanKob/CAJb14op60ygw0QLdYZHX1woNrH3sM0rXPSCabORXMpCmUxtf8A%40mail.gmail.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
