Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos received a high-level South Sudanese delegation from the Abyei Committee, led by Minister of East African Affairs Pieng Deng Kuol, this morning. The delegation also included Akuei Bona Malual, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of South Sudan, among others.

The delegation briefed Minister Gedion on the overall situation in South Sudan, with particular focus on the current situation in the Abyei region. They also extended congratulations to Ethiopia on the successful inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

Minister Gedion took the opportunity to extend his thanks to the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit for attending the inauguration of the GERD. He reaffirmed Ethiopia’s continued commitment to the peace and stability of South Sudan. The minister further underscored the importance of strengthening infrastructural connectivity in a bid to promote regional economic integration.