FACTBOX: South Sudan receives international recognition
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July 9, 2011 (KHARTOUM) – The new state of South Sudan has today
received quick recognition from many regional and international state
including the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council
(UNSC).
United States: The White House issued a statement on behalf of
President Barack Obama welcoming “the birth of a new nation”.
Britain: Prime Minister David Cameron said that the United Kingdom is
among the first to recognise South Sudanese independence.
France: The French presidency said in a statement that Paris
“recognizes and welcomes South Sudan to the community of nations,"
adding that Nicolas Sarkozy has proposed to South Sudan’s President
Salva Kiir "that the two countries establish diplomatic relations and
exchange ambassadors”.
Russia: President Dmitry Medvedev said in a letter to South Sudanese
President Salva Kiir that Russia would recognise the new African
country. "I am confident that the policy of South Sudan’s leadership
of establishing and developing friendly relations with the Republic of
Sudan and other African states will contribute to maintaining and
consolidating peace in Central and East Africa".
China: Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi also announced that China has
recognised South Sudan. "The Government of the People’s Republic of
China announces its recognition of South Sudan, and from now on with
the establishment of diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level.
China is ready on the basis of peaceful coexistence, with the
development of friendly relations and cooperation in all areas of
South Sudan".
India: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh sent a letter to President Kiir.
"On behalf of the people and Government of India, I convey my warmest
felicitations and greetings to the people and Government of Southern
Sudan on this momentous and happy occasion”.
Canada: Foreign Minister John Baird said it welcomes South Sudan into
the community of nations as an independent state. "After decades of
conflict and underdevelopment, this historic occasion represents an
important opportunity for the people of South Sudan to build a
brighter, better future for themselves”.
Brazil: In a joint communiqué with the Government of South Sudan
(GoSS) the Brazilian government said it decided to establish
diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Germany: A letter sent to president Kiir. Germany said it will
establish diplomatic relation effective today.
Australia: The Australian government said in a statement that it has
formally recognized the Republic of South Sudan as an independent
state.
Italy: The government said it recognises the birth of the new
independent state of Southern Sudan and congratulated his people.
Turkey: The Turkish Development Minister Cevdet Yilmaz said: "I have
handed a letter on Turkey’s recognition of South Sudan from our
President [Abdullah Gul] to South Sudanese authorities."
Egypt: Foreign Minister Mohammed el-Orabi said that Egypt recognises
the new state.
Jordan: “The kingdom has decided to recognize the Republic of South
Sudan and establish diplomatic ties with it,” the Jordanian council of
ministers said in a statement after a meeting.
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