Minister Mabiordit heads to U.S. for IMF, World Bank meetings

Finance Minister Salvatore Garang Mabiordit  departed Juba for Washington, DC on Monday to attend the spring meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund this week.

According to the Ministry of Finance and Planning, the delegation includes Commissioner General of the South Sudan Revenue Authority Muon Deng Ajuet, Parliamentary Chairperson on Finance Michael Ayuen Johnson, and Undersecretary for Planning Benjamin Ayali Koyongwa, among others.

During the meetings, Minister Mabiordit and his team are expected to hold sideline discussions with global financial leaders aimed at exploring ways to strengthen economic cooperation and support South Sudan’s efforts to stabilize its economy.

Key discussions will also center on debt sustainability, poverty reduction, and efforts to mobilize financing for development projects in a high-debt global environment.

Strengthening private sector investment and improving economic resilience are also expected to feature prominently, alongside debates on climate and policy priorities.

During the meetings, Minister Mabiordit and his team are expected to hold sideline discussions with global financial leaders aimed at exploring ways to strengthen economic cooperation and support South Sudan’s efforts to stabilize its economy.