Preparing the upcoming ministerial session on the Corridor Djibouti-Uganda

Yesterday at Red Sea World, the Chairman received, H.E. Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak, Minister of Roads and Bridges of South Sudan and H.E Hassan Houmed Ibrahim, Minister of Transport and Equipment of Djibouti.

The meeting forms part of the preparations for the upcoming ministerial session on the Corridor Management Authority, a regional initiative involving Djibouti, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Uganda.

In 2022, Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South Sudanese government. This partnership aims to develop key river ports in Bor, Malakal, Renk, Shambe, and Adok, facilitating the seamless movement of cargo and connecting these ports to Djibouti’s maritime and logistics network. This initiative is designed to enhance trade relations between Djibouti and South Sudan.

Djibouti has developed a transport solution known as sea-air cargo transport, which connects 28 cities across 25 countries. This system significantly reduces transit times and enhances logistical efficiency, providing businesses with a faster and more reliable way to move goods within and beyond the region.

South Sudan has acquired a 1.5-hectare plot within the Djibouti International Free Trade Zone. This acquisition will serve as a vital hub for trade facilitation and integration.
All these efforts align with the objectives of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), which seeks to foster economic integration, enhance intra-African trade, and create a single market for goods and services across the continent.

By improving transport, logistics, and trade infrastructure, these initiatives contribute to the broader vision of a unified and prosperous Africa.