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 Thursday 3rd June 2021- His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit received and met with His Excellency Dr. Eng Seleshi Bekele, Ethiopian Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy and the Special Envoy of Ethiopian Prime Minister His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed.
His Excellency the President and the Ethiopian Special Envoy had an extensive discussion on strengthening South Sudan- Ethiopia historical relations, the situation of Tigray which is returning to normalcy, the upcoming Ethiopian general elections, construction and operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam as well as the current status on the situation of Sudan- Ethiopia border dispute.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Hon. Beatrice Khamisa wani said, His Excellency Dr. Eng. Seleshi Bekele brought a special message from the Ethiopian Prime Minister His Excellency Dr. Abiy Ahmed to His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit on various situations in Ethiopia as well as the bilateral relations between the two sisterly Countries. 

In his remarks, His Excellency Dr. Eng. Seleshi Bekele said, Ethiopia has no intention of harming any downstream Countries with the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam  but rather focusing on its own development. His Excellency Dr. Eng. Seleshi said, the Scientists have designed a strategy that the Dam will not harm any Country in the Nile Basin.

His Excellency Dr. Eng. Seleshi Bekele said, he also briefed H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit about the upcoming Ethiopian elections and everything is in order, stating  that it will be conducted in a Democratic way. In addition, Dr. Eng. Seleshi Bekele said, he also briefed H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit on how the Ethiopian government is trying to avoid any forthcoming conflicts in different parts of Ethiopia.

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 On Tuesday 4th May 2021- His Excellency President Salva Kiir Mayardit has this morning, presided over the swearing in ceremony of newly Reconstituted and Appointed members of the Board of Directors of Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet).
The First Deputy Governor of the Bank of South Sudan Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian and the newly appointed three Non- Executive Board Members the Board of the Bank of South Sudan took oath before the President. These three new members are replacing three Non- Executive Board Members of the Bank whose terms have elapsed.

In addition, The President has also sworn in the newly appointed grade one Ambassadors to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The swearing in ceremony officiated by President Salva Kiir Mayardit was administered by Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut in the office of the President.

The Newly reconstituted and appointed Members of Nilepet Board of Directors that took the oath are,
1. Hon. Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Presidential affairs - Chairperson
2. Hon. Josephine Napwon Cosmos, Minister of Environment and Forestry – Deputy Chairperson
3. Eng. Bol Ring Muorwel, Managing Director of Nilepet – Secretary
4. Amb. Mayen Dut Wol, Undersecretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation – Member
5. Hon. Garang Majak Bol, First Undersecretary, Ministry of Finance and planning – Member
6. Hon. Eng. Awow Daniel Chuang, Undersecretary, Ministry of Petroleum – Member
7. Hon. Juan Alice Joshua, Head of Legal Administration, Office of the President – Member
8. Hon. Dier Tong Ngor, Governor of the Bank of South Sudan- Member
9. Gen. Akol Koor Kuc, Director General, Internal Security Bureau, NSS – Member
10. Dr. Khalid Marol Riak, National Petroleum and Gas Commission – Member
11. Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, South Sudan Business Community – Member
12. Dr. Andrew Akon Akec – Member
13. Mr. Chuol Pal Gai Lam, Private Sector – Member

The newly appointed Non- Executive Board Members of the Bank of South Sudan that took the oath are,
1. Hon. Weituy Louny Baboth- Non- Executive Board Member
2. Hon. Wani Buyu Dyori- Non- Executive Board Member
3. Hon. Dr. Tabitha Eliaba Kenyi- Non- Executive Board Member

The newly appointed Grade one Ambassadors in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation that took oath are,
1. Amb. Johnson Juma Okot to Belgium
2. Amb. Malek Ruben Riak to State of Eritrea
3. Amb. Thomas Duoth Guet to State of Kuwait

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 H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit was briefed in his Office this Monday morning, by the Chief Administrator of Abyei Administrative Area Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol.
In his remarks to the media after the meeting, Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol said, he briefed H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit about the security situation of Abyei Administrative Area and the dire need for humanitarian assistance in Abyei.

Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol said, the security situation in Abyei Administrative Area is tense due to the recent attack from Misseriya tribe of Sudan. In addition, Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol also said, he was able to eliminate Roadblocks in Abyei Administrative Area to allow accessibility of humanitarian assistance to the areas.

The Executive Director in the Office of the President Hon. James Deng Wal also attended the meeting.


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 H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit was briefed in his Office this Monday morning, by the Chief Administrator of Abyei Administrative Area Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol.
In his remarks to the media after the meeting, Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol said, he briefed H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit about the security situation of Abyei Administrative Area and the dire need for humanitarian assistance in Abyei.

Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol said, the security situation in Abyei Administrative Area is tense due to the recent attack from Misseriya tribe of Sudan. In addition, Hon. Kuol Deim Kuol also said, he was able to eliminate Roadblocks in Abyei Administrative Area to allow accessibility of humanitarian assistance to the areas.

The Executive Director in the Office of the President Hon. James Deng Wal also attended the meeting.


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H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been briefed in his office this Wednesday by the Minister of Roads and Bridges Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak on the progress of the construction projects of the roads across the Country.
H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit has been briefed in his office this Wednesday by the Minister of Roads and Bridges Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak on the progress of the construction projects of the roads across the Country.

In his remarks to the media after the meeting, Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak said, he discussed with H.E. President Salva Kiir the progress of upgrading the construction project of Juba- Rumbek highway that was put on hold for review after it was washed away by a heavy downpour, Hon. Simon Mijok Mijak said, the technical team are reviewing the contract design and quality of the road project and they are soon finalizing their work.

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On behalf of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity and People of South Sudan, I congratulate President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris for winning the trust of the American people.

We look forward to working constructively with your administration to build on our historic relations with the goal of consolidating peace in South Sudan, the region and globally. Once again, congratulations for winning the trust of American people.

Salva Kiir Mayardit
President,
Republic of South Sudan
Juba, South Sudan.
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H.E, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in, Dier Tong Ngor as the incoming Governor of the Bank of South Sudan. The swearing in ceremony was administered by Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut in the Office of the President this morning on Wednesday.
H.E, President Salva Kiir Mayardit has sworn in, Dier Tong Ngor as the incoming Governor of the Bank of South Sudan. The swearing in ceremony was administered by Chief Justice Chan Reech Madut in the Office of the President this morning on Wednesday.

Addressing the officials shortly after the swearing in ceremony, H.E, President Salva Kiir Mayardit appealed to the incoming Governor of the Bank of South Sudan, Hon. Dier Tong Ngor to work hard with his colleagues from the banking system and the concerned institutions to stabilize the market price.

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The Governor of Jonglei State Hon. Denay Jock Chagor briefed H.E, President Salva Kiir Mayardit in his office, this Thursday in regards to the general situation of his State including the floods, the status of the State of emergency that was declared in August 2020 and the security situation.
The Governor of Jonglei State Hon. Denay Jock Chagor briefed H.E, President Salva Kiir Mayardit in his office, this Thursday in regards to the general situation of his State including the floods, the status of the State of emergency that was declared in August 2020 and the security situation.

In his remarks to the media after the meeting, Hon. Denay Jock Chagor said, H.E, President Salva Kiir Mayardit is concerned about the situation of the people affected by floods and has urged the relevant institutions to provide support and humanitarian assistance to the affected population.

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H.E. President Salva Kiir in his office this Tuesday, met with the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial and discussed a number of issues concerning her State.
H.E. President Salva Kiir in his office this Tuesday, met with the Governor of Western Bahr el Ghazal State Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial and discussed a number of issues concerning her State.

The Governor briefed H.E, President Salva Kiir on the general situation in Western Bahr el Ghazal State and the ongoing projects undertaken by the State Administration.

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit received the United Kingdom Minister for Africa, Mr. James Duddridge and United Kingdom Envoy for Famine Prevention and Humanitarian Affairs Nick Dyer and held an informative lengthy meeting in his office this Thursday.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit received the United Kingdom Minister for Africa, Mr. James Duddridge and United Kingdom Envoy for Famine Prevention and Humanitarian Affairs Nick Dyer and held an informative lengthy meeting in his office this Thursday.

The meeting discussed the progress of the implementation of Revitalized Peace Agreement and Humanitarian issues in South Sudan.

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit received the Special Envoy of France to South Sudan and Sudan Jean-Michel Dumond.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit received the Special Envoy of France to South Sudan and Sudan Jean-Michel Dumond. The France 's Special Envoy delivered a message of congratulations from President Emmanuel Macron to President Salva Kiir for the recently signed Sudanese Juba Peace Agreement on 3rd October 2020.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Deng Dau Deng said that the President of France,

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President Salva Kiir met with the members of Sudan's Sovereign Council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and Shams al-Din Kabashi in his office on Tuesday.
President Salva Kiir met with the members of Sudan's Sovereign Council, General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo and Shams al-Din Kabashi in his office on Tuesday.

In attendance were, Senior Presidential Advisor on Security Affairs, Tut Gatluak Manime and the Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial.

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President of Republic of South Sudan, His Excellency, Salva Kiir Mayardit Remarks at the Celebration Marking the Signing of Juba Peace Agreement (JPA).

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The Transitional Government of Sudan Sovereign Council and the Sudanese Revolutionary Movements signed a Final peace agreement under the auspices of President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba on Saturday, 3rd October 2020.
The Transitional Government of Sudan Sovereign Council and the Sudanese Revolutionary Movements signed a Final peace agreement under the auspices of President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba on Saturday, 3rd October 2020.

The Deputy Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Mohamed Hamdan Daqlo signed the peace agreement for the Sudanese government, while leaders of nine opposition movements , under the Revolutionary Front Alliance, signed for the alliance.

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H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit recieved number of head of states from the regional countries upon arrival at Juba International Airport for the occasion of the final signing of the Sudan Peace Agreement in Juba today, Saturday the 3rd of October.
H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit recieved number of head of states from the regional countries upon arrival at Juba International Airport for the occasion of the final signing of the Sudan Peace Agreement in Juba today, Saturday the 3rd of October..

The head of states that were received by President Salva Kiir are:

1. President of Federal Republic of Somalia, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed.

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The Office of the President has launched an official website for the Presidency on Saturday 2nd October 2020 to make information regarding the activities of President Salva Kiir Mayardit easily accessible to South Sudanese and the world.
The Office of the President has launched an official website for the Presidency on Saturday 2nd October 2020 to make information regarding the activities of President Salva Kiir Mayardit easily accessible to South Sudanese and the world.

The launching of the website was inaugurated by the Minister of Presidential affairs Nhial Deng Nhial, Deputy Minister of information and Communication Baba Medan, Chief Administrator in the Office of the President Paul Polo Ongee, Executive Director in the Office of the President James Deng Wal and the Press Secretary in the Office of the President Ateny Wek Ateny.

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President Salva Kiir met and held discussions with the newly accredited South Sudan Ambassadors to South Africa,  & other countries.
President Salva Kiir Mayardit with the IGAD Special envoy to South Sudan, Ismail Wais in a meeting attended by the Minister of Foreign affairs and international cooperation Beatrice Khamisa wani at the State House on Wednesday.

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President Salva Kiir Mayardit with the IGAD Special envoy to South Sudan
President Salva Kiir Mayardit with the IGAD Special envoy to South Sudan, Ismail Wais in a meeting attended by the Minister of Foreign affairs and international cooperation Beatrice Khamisa wani at the State House on Wednesday.

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The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial met with the Deputy head of mission of the British Embassy in Juba
The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial met with the Deputy head of mission of the British Embassy in Juba, Charles Moore. The meeting discussed the progress of the implementation of the peace agreement and the communal conflict in Jonglei state.

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Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial met with the French Ambassador to South Sudan
Minister of Presidential Affairs, Nhial Deng Nhial met with the French Ambassador to South Sudan, Marc Trouyet in his office on Monday.

In his remarks to the media after the meeting, Ambassador Marc outlined that the Government of France is pleased of the positive steps taken by the Unity Government of South Sudan towards the implementation of the peace agreement.

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This is the Press Statements from the Office of the President of Republic of South Sudan,
His Execellency Salva Kiir Mayardit

 

 

Response to the False Allegations by Peter Biar Ajak

 

The Office of the President 

Juba, South Sudan

 

August 7, 2020

12pm EST

 

Ateny Wek Ateny

Press Secretary

 

 

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming here today.

 

On behalf of the President of the Republic of South Sudan, I would like to begin by sending my heartfelt sympathies to the parents of the three innocent children murdered in cold blood in Rock City this past weekend. The law enforcement authorities are working tirelessly to ensure justice is served. Let me add that the Office of the President wholly supports this due process.

 

 

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