Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos, today met with the President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba. 

On the occasion, Gedion delivered a special message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to President Salva Kiir. 

The two sides discussed various bilateral and regional matters, expressing a mutual commitment to deepening the historic ties between their nations. 

They emphasized the need to prioritize economic cooperation, specifically in trade, investment, and infrastructure connectivity, including road and power networks to better serve the citizens of both countries.