Ethiopia’s FM Gedion Timothewos visited South Sudan, meeting President Salva Kiir to discuss economic partnership and infrastructure projects. They focused on bilateral cooperation amid recent political unrest in South Sudan, highlighting Ethiopia’s role in mediating past conflicts.
On a recent visit to Juba, South Sudan, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, engaged President Salva Kiir Mayardit in discussions pivotal to their economic partnership. This meeting, marked as a “working visit,” involved delivering a message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressing bilateral and regional interests.
During this fruitful exchange, Gedion also conferred with South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ramadan Mohammed Abdallah Goc. Their dialogue predominantly centered on fostering economic cooperation and a strategic partnership, notably in the realm of joint infrastructure projects between the nations.
In the backdrop of these discussions, South Sudan has been experiencing political turbulence, with the government’s recent detention of the Petroleum Minister and military officials aligned with First Vice President Riek Machar. This situation draws parallels to the past mediation efforts by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed aimed at pacifying relations between Salva Kiir and Riek Machar.
The visit of Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos to South Sudan underscores the ongoing commitment to economic collaboration between the two nations. The meeting facilitated essential discussions concerning infrastructure projects and the enhancement of bilateral relations, despite the backdrop of political unrest in South Sudan. As both countries navigate these complexities, their partnership remains a focal point for regional stability and development.
Original Source: borkena.com
