A Southern Sudan delegation is in Tanzania lobbying for support of the East African Community.
James Wani Igga speaking on behalf of the Speaker of the Southern Sudan parliament said the region stands to benefit immensely if South Sudan joins the regional body.
The delegation met members of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Dar es Salaam yesterday.
“I had one long message to the honourable Members of Parliament; that we are eager to join the bloc and we have asked their support to fast track our intention to become new member of this important regional body.”
He said allowing Southern Sudan to join the EAC would be of mutual benefit to all member countries, considering the readily available market of about ten million people for various products produced in the region.
The EALA Speaker, Abdirahin Abdi, said the issues discussed would be forwarded to Heads of State for resolution.
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