President Kiir wants to improve relationship with Sudan: official
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Cabinet Affairs Minister Martin Elia Lomoro, receives the Head of the
Department of Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and UNMISS
David Shearer in Juba on August 1, 2017 (UNMISS Photo)
August 2, 2017 (JUBA) - South Sudan cabinet affairs minister Martin
Elia Lomoro Wednesday said President Salva Kiir informed a visiting
international official about his intention to improve relations with
Sudan.
Last May Sudan accused Juba of supporting an attack carried out by two
armed groups in East and North Darfur states. Khartoum said the
attackers penetrated the Sudanese territory from South Sudan and
Libya.
Following what Troika countries confirmed the accusation. Also, UN
reports to the Security Council on Darfur including tits latest report
of 14 June 2017 mention the presence of rebel factions from western
Sudan in South Sudan.
Speaking to reporters following a meeting between President Salva Kiir
and the Head of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Jean-Pierre
Lacroix, Lomoro said Kiir among others announced his intention to
develop relations with the Sudan.
President Kiir "spoke about his intention to improve the relationship
between the Republic Of South Sudan and the Republic of Sudan because
we have common interests and we had been together," he said.
"Only peace between us can bring prosperity and harmony between the
two countries," he further said.
On Sunday 30 July, Foreign Minister Deng Alor told Sudan Tribune that
preparations are underway to fix a date for Kiir’s visit to Khartoum.
"This will take place in August if they are completed,” he emphasised.
Sudan demands Juba to expel armed rebel groups from South Sudan and to
activate a buffer zone on the border to be patrolled by a joint force
from the two countries with the support of UN peacekeepers deployed in
Abyei, as it is agreed in September 2012.
South Sudanese officials say Khartoum can convince the rebel
commanders and opposition figures residing in Khartoum to join the
dialogue process and contribute to stabilising the country.
(ST)
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