Addis Ababa, May 10, 2021(Walta) – The Ethiopian Gambella Regional State and the Upper Nile State of South Sudan have agreed to work in collaboration on border security, peace, and other important common issues.
Officials of the two regional states have held consultations on issues that they could work together on their border areas on Saturday.
Chief administers of Gambella Regional State, Omod Ojulu told journalists that the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen people-to-people, economic and social ties between the two regional states.
They have also exchanged views on how to enhance security, peace, and health services along the border.
According to ENA, the two sides have reached an agreement to work together to curb criminal activities across the border including the movement of illegal arms.
Deputy Governor of the Upper Nile Administration, James Thore commended Ethiopia’s support to the people and government of South Sudan particularly in hosting South Sudanese refugees.