By John Ikani
President Salva Kiir and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Thursday reached an accord to collaborate in resolving Sudan’s conflict.
In the heart of Moscow, Kiir and the Russian leader delved into a myriad of bilateral topics.
Both heads of state concurred on enhancing the existing relations between their countries in realms like trade, investment, energy, and more.
“The conflict in Sudan and how to address it were also brought into the discussion, aligning with the Russian president’s vision for peace and security in Africa. Putin has a comprehensive perspective on resolving Sudan’s conflict,” said South Sudan’s envoy to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay.
Mayay characterized the meeting between the two leaders as “amicable and productive.”
“The two leaders had an informal tête-à-tête, allowing for an open and candid bilateral exchange. They reached a consensus on cooperating across a spectrum of issues,” emphasized Mayay.
In addition, the talks explored matters pertaining to peace, security in Africa, and global affairs.
During the meeting, Kiir pledged to fortify the bonds between South Sudan and Russia through collaborative efforts across various domains to attain sustainable development.
In response, Putin affirmed Russia’s eagerness to broaden bilateral ties with South Sudan, encompassing economic cooperation, development initiatives, trade, energy, and educational endeavours.
