The African Development Bank (AfDB) shared in the history making event in Juba last Saturday, as South Sudan became Africa's newest sovereign state.
AfDB Regional Director for East Africa, Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa represented the Bank, accompanied by the Bank's Resident Representative in Khartoum, Abdul Kamara.
South Sudan has already applied to become a regional member country of the AfDB.
The AfDB has been engaged in a number of efforts aimed at dealing with the complex geopolitical and socio-economic situation of the country. , including the formulation of a comprehensive operational strategy for South Sudan.
"The Bank plays an important role in working closely with South Sudan to ensure that it has a sound and sustainable development landscape right from the start," said Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa.