{"id":50068,"date":"2024-02-22T12:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T12:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/president-of-south-sudan-visits-rwanda\/"},"modified":"2024-02-23T08:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T08:04:44","slug":"president-of-south-sudan-visits-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/president-of-south-sudan-visits-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"President of South Sudan visits Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, he was welcomed by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Dr. Vincent Biruta.<\/p>\n

The development was officially announced by Rwanda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation.<\/p>\n

During his stay, President Kiir is slated to engage in discussions with his Rwandan counterpart, President Paul Kagame. <\/p>\n

The agenda for these talks includes enhancing bilateral ties and addressing regional concerns, signaling a step towards strengthening cooperation within the EAC.<\/p>\n

This visit gained particular importance in the wake of Burundi’s decision to seal its borders with Rwanda on January 11, 2024. <\/p>\n

This move has sparked worries regarding the escalating tensions among EAC member states. <\/p>\n

In an effort to mitigate these concerns, EAC Secretary-General Dr. Peter Mathuki met with President Kiir in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, to formulate a strategy aimed at resolving the current disputes. This plan emphasizes the need for dialogue with all concerned parties.<\/p>\n

President Kiir, demonstrating proactive diplomacy, expressed his plans to dispatch envoys to the involved countries as a preliminary step before his proposed visits. <\/p>\n

Barring any unforeseen changes, Kiir’s diplomatic tour is expected to extend to Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). <\/p>\n

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