FILE PHOTO: Salvatore Garang, Former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, February 25, 2026. | Credit: Courtesy

The National Minister of Finance and Planning say South Sudan is ready to offer mining contracts to the United States to boost the country’s mineral sector.

Salvatore Garang Mabiordit spoke after briefing President Salva Kiir on meetings in Washington, where he led a delegation to the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.

The delegation also held discussions with the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, where they highlighted the key economic challenges facing the country. Talks focused on economic recovery, attracting investment, strengthening fiscal stability, and pushing forward ongoing reforms.

Minister Mabiordit emphasized the importance of international cooperation, saying South Sudan is ready to engage with global partners for both financial and technical support.

He noted that the United States has shown renewed interest in supporting South Sudan, just as it did before independence, adding that the government is open to offering mineral investment opportunities, describing the U.S. as a strong partner with the technology needed to speed up mineral development.

Mabiordit confirmed the government’s intent to establish agreements.

“It’s our time to engage with the international community so that we can also be given support financially and technically. The American government now has some interest to help us in all ways, as they have been doing since before we gained independence,” Minister Mabiordit said.

“We are ready to give them the mineral contracts; the United States would be the partner to come and help us in this area. They have the technology that can speed up the development of our minerals.”

The proposal aims to diversify revenue beyond oil. Through these investments, the government seeks to adjust its framework and economy. Dialogue with the World Bank and IMF continues with an emphasis on transparency and development.

The outreach comes as the United States Embassy in Juba has expressed support for international business engagement in South Sudan but raised concerns over a lack of transparency in the country’s investment and mining sectors.

In a statement shared with Eye Radio, the Embassy said Ambassador Michael J. Adler conveyed these concerns during an April 9 meeting with Mining Minister Lasuba Lodoro.

The Embassy said that while the U.S. government supports American businesses operating in South Sudan and aims to encourage further investment, progress depends on improved accountability.