China Plans Capacity Building Training for South Sudan Officials in 2024

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Chinese Ambassador to South Sudan Ma Qiang announced that China will host six capacity-building training courses for South Sudanese officials in 2024, focusing on human resource development. The announcement came during a ceremony at the Chinese Embassy in Juba to celebrate the Chinese New Year and welcome back South Sudanese participants who attended Chinese government training programs in 2023.

Ma emphasized China’s commitment to deepening cooperation in human resources development with South Sudan. The training courses will cover various fields including agriculture, education, commerce, transportation, and petroleum. Ma reiterated China’s principles of sincerity, real results, amity, and good faith, emphasizing the importance of pursuing shared interests and achieving tangible outcomes in bilateral cooperation.

In 2023, over 300 South Sudanese government officials and professionals participated in short-term training programs in China, focusing on the economy, trade, agriculture, education, medical care, and technology. Mary Nawai Martin, the South Sudan Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and a beneficiary of the training courses in China, expressed gratitude for the technical skills transfer provided by the Chinese government.

Martin urged participants to apply the knowledge gained in China to contribute to the development of South Sudan. She emphasized the importance of implementing the acquired skills and knowledge in the country to benefit its citizens. Additionally, Martin expressed South Sudan’s eagerness to attract more Chinese investors to support the country’s transition from conflict to peace and stability, emphasizing the potential for Chinese investment to contribute to development initiatives in South Sudan.