South Sudan’s FVP Machar Meets Ethiopian Foreign Affairs Minister
South Sudan First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, meets with Ethiopian High Level Delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Gedu Andergachew in Juba, South Sudan, May 9th, 2020(Photo credit: Presidential Press Unit)
May 9, 2020(SSNN) — South Sudan’s First Vice President, Dr. Riek Machar Teny, meets a High Level Delegation from the Federal Republic of Ethiopia in South Sudan’s capital, Juba.
According to Machar’s term long-term spokesman, James Gatdet Dak, the Ethiopian delegation was led by the Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Gedu Andergachew.
“A high level delegation from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia arrived Juba today, Saturday, May 9, 2020, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Gedu Andergachew.” James Gatdet Dak, the Press Secretary of Dr. Machar said.
Machar’s spokesman confirms that the delegation came purposely to resolve the outstanding issues on allocation of states and formation of the states and local governments.
“The delegation met with the First Vice President, H.E. Dr. Riek Machar Teny-Dhurgon, and discussed the need to amicably resolve the issue of allocation of States among the Parties to R-ARCSS.” Dak continued.
“They said they came on an urgent mission to convey a brotherly message from the Ethiopian Prime Minister, H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, on the concerns about the deadlock on allocation of States.” He continued.
Gatdet reiterates that the delegation is also expected to meet with president Kiir before they return to Ethiopia.
“The delegation was also expected to meet H. E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit.” He said.
South Sudan Presidency held a meeting to decide on allocation of states, however, the presidency resorted to voting for which at least 5 out of 6 members agreed on one position that was opposed by the main armed opposition leader.
Latest reports from Machar’s office indicate that the First Vice President had a change of heart as he considers compromising in the interest of peace.
The SPLM/A in Opposition may ends up with three states comprising of Jonglei, Western Bhar el Ghazal and Western Equatoria States.
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