JUBA – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Friday left Juba for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the thirty eighth Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Summit.
Speaking at Juba International Airport, Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin, mentioned in the course of the summit, President Kiir is predicted to take part in bilateral conferences with African leaders, together with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Martin mentioned the conferences geared toward fostering deeper cooperation and strengthening relations between South Sudan and different nations.
She mentioned Kiir can be anticipated to replace the summit in regards to the implementation of the 2018 peace deal, the inflow of Sudan’s refugees within the nation, and problems with local weather change.
“President Kiir’s participation in the summit demonstrates South Sudan’s commitment to regional cooperation, focusing on peace, security, and economic development for the African continent,” mentioned Martin.
Kiir was seen off on the Juba International Airport by the First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar, amongst different officers.
The summit will deal with key political, financial, and social points affecting the continent.
It might be held underneath the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations,” from 15 to 16 February 2025 in Addis Ababa.
It will deliver collectively heads of state and authorities from all 55 AU member states, alongside leaders from worldwide organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the personal sector.