Addis Ababa, May 7, 2021(Walta) – Ambassador Nebil Mandi met with Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Presidential Affairs of the Republic of South Sudan, and exchanged views on issues of common concern.
Ambassador Nebil briefed the Minister on the latest improvements in the Tigray region, notably the relief and humanitarian efforts being conducted by the Ethiopian Government.
He further shared developments regarding Ethiopia—Sudan border dispute, the GERD negotiation, and the upcoming Ethiopian National Election.
Hon. Dr. Barnaba, on his part, expounds Ethiopia’s longstanding support to his country and said that Ethiopia stood with the people of South Sudan when they don’t have friends.
According to MoFA, He also emphasized the importance of cooperation in linking the two countries and the region through electric power, highways, and other vital infrastructure that facilitate the utilization of the countries’ development potentials.
Commending Ethiopia’s persistent efforts for peace and stability in South Sudan, the Minister requested the ambassador to further enhance the support for the full implementation of the Peace Agreement.