ADDIS ABABA: Tax administration, boosting economy, and domestic revenue are the key issues Tanzania and South Sudan prioritized in their meeting to strengthen their bilateral and regional cooperation through the East African Community (EAC).
In bold the renewed cooperation efforts target to ensure the key economic opportunities benefit both countries.
This revelation was made during a meeting between the Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo (MP), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan, Hon. Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc, on the sidelines of the 46th Session of the African Union Ministerial Council held on February 12 and 13, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
During their talks held in the Ethiopian capital, the representatives of the two countries focused on tax issues, particularly the capacity-building aspect of tax administration.
Minister Kombo said Tanzania will continue to cooperate with South Sudan to ensure that this goal is fully achieved by boosting the economy through domestic revenue and building self-reliance capacity.
The discussions between the two leaders focused on tax issues, particularly the capacity-building aspect of tax administration.
Mr Kombo also said that Tanzania will continue to cooperate with South Sudan to ensure that this goal is fully achieved by boosting the economy through domestic revenue and building self-reliance capacity.
Additionally, they discussed enhancing trade cooperation, stressing the importance of both small and large-scale entrepreneurs from the two countries participating in trade exhibitions such as the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair (Sabasaba), East African Entrepreneurs Exhibitions known as ‘Juakali’, and agricultural exhibitions like Nanenane.
”These platforms have proven to be strong links for traders to showcase and sell their products, as well as to network with other traders in promoting their products and services in the region and internationally,” he said.
Furthermore, the envoys discussed cooperation in the education sector, with Mr Goc unveiling South Sudan’s plan to send university students to study at the University of Dar es Salaam.
According to the South Sudan envoy, this initiative helps to enhance communication between Tanzanian and South Sudanese youth, contributing to the growth of various social and economic activities.
