South Sudan reaffirms its firm support to Ethiopia 

Addis Ababa, August 31, 2022 (FBC) – Abraham Belay (PhD), Defense Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia held discussions with Taban Deng, Vice President (Chairman of the Infrastructural Cluster) and Tut Gatluak, President Salva Kiir’s Security Affairs Advisor.

Following the Minister’s briefings on the current affairs of Ethiopia, the South Sudanese high officials have reaffirmed their Country’s firm stance to stand by the side of Ethiopia in any situation. 

The two sides have exchanged views with regard to peace and security affairs of the region and underscored the need for cooperation among the States.

Moreover, the two sides emphasized on the importance of infrastructural connectivity between the two Countries.

Accordingly, they have agreed for the implementation of road, electric power transmission as well as oil infrastructures within a short period of time, not only for the benefit of both Countries, but also for the whole region and beyond.