South Sudan to capitalize on the goodwill of the international
community – Machar
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July 25, 2011 (JUBA) – The Vice President of the newly born Republic
of South Sudan, Riek Machar, said the new nation needed to capitalize
on the goodwill of the international community towards its prosperity.
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South Sudan VP Riek Machar speaking to the press shortly after his
arrival from USA, Juba, July 25, 2011, (ST)
Machar arrived in Juba on Monday from the United States of America
during which he witnessed the recognition of South Sudan as an
independent state as well as raising of its flag on 14th July by the
United Nations in New York as the 193rd member state.
South Sudan became independent on July 9, following an overwhelming
vote by its people in favor of independence in January this year. The
exercise was conducted in accordance with a referendum on
self-determination provided for in the 2005 peace accord that ended 21
years of war between North and South Sudan.
Machar told journalists shortly after his arrival at Juba
International Airport that the flag was raised in the presence of 192
nations in a very celebratory mood, adding that the state of Mauritius
had to give up its pole No. 85 and lowered its flag so that South
Sudan flag could be raised in its place during the ceremony before its
own pole was erected. He said a number celebrations were also
organized by the state members including the US after the raising of
the flag.
He revealed that the nations of the world expressed readiness to
establish diplomatic relations with the new state and support it in
development, saying it was a goodwill the new independent state should
capitalize on.
He however added that the international community also expected the
new state to deliver just in the same way the people of South Sudan
expect their new state to deliver for their welfare.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit was sworn in as new president of the
Republic of South Sudan on July 9, and on the following day he
appointed Riek Machar as his deputy in the new independent state. Both
leaders will consult to form the next government, which Kiir said
would be lean and broad-based in which qualifications will be the
basis for appointment to the cabinet.
Machar also added that the world expects the new state to maintain
security in the region.
Currently there are a number of rebel groups fighting against the
government, coupled with cattle raiding and disputes at the
North-South border between the two recently split neighboring
countries.
He however expressed optimism that the new country will not become a
failed state but will prosper.
(ST)
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