President Kiir receives credentials from six ambassadors in Juba

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By Matik Kueth

South Sudan’s President, Salva Kiir, on Wednesday, received credentials from six newly appointed ambassadors, including diplomats from Canada, Norway, Turkey, Somalia, and the Netherlands, during a ceremony held at the statehouse in Juba.

The ambassadors who presented their diplomatic credentials include Jama Hassan Khalif of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Paul Tholen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Joanne Elizabeth Minns of Canada, Metin Ergin of the Republic of Turkiye, Seamus Patriek Horgan of the Holy See, and Amb. Roar Haugsdal of the Kingdom of Norway.

During the event, President Kiir reaffirmed South Sudan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with the new representatives of the respective nations.

He underlined the significance of ongoing cooperation in sectors like trade, culture, and international security as they begin their diplomatic tour of duty in the nation.

However, the ambassadors reassured the president that they were committed to collaborating closely with the government to broaden the breadth of bilateral ties between South Sudan and their respective countries.

Meanwhile, Ramadan Goc, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Collaboration, noted that the ceremony signifies the continuous enhancement of diplomatic ties since the ambassadors are anticipated to contribute significantly to the growth of mutual cooperation in their various missions.

According to the PPU, after the event, Kiir and the ambassadors held discussions in which they discussed issues of mutual interest and looked into potential avenues for future cooperation in the years to come.