Uganda, South Sudan & CAR Launching 1,800 km Road Project to Boost Regional Trade
Uganda, South Sudan & CAR Launching 1,800 km Road Project to Boost Regional Trade
The parties agreed to jointly fund long-term project implementation activities as a regional trade corridor, connecting Kampala to Bangui, South Sudanese Minister of Roads Simon Mijok Mijak said.
What's known on the initiative?
Route breakdown: Uganda to South Sudan - South Sudan to CAR.
Phases:
Phase I (Short-Term): Emergency repairs, gravel upgrades, bridge maintenance.
Phase II (Medium to Long-Term): Tarmacking of gravel roads, rehab of paved routes.
Governance: A Tripartite Technical Committee, composed of experts from the Transport, Infrastructure, Defense, and Foreign ministries, will oversee feasibility studies, route planning, and funding strategies.
"This project is not just about roads—it's about binding our nations together through trade, security, and shared prosperity," local media quoted Ugandan President Museveni as saying at the signing ceremony.
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