The governor of South Sudan’s Maiwut state, Bol Ruach Rom, said he held a cross-border meeting with Ethiopian authorities on Wednesday.
The meeting between the two sides was reportedly held in Pagak. The governor said he was accompanied by military officers leading operations that captured the opposition stronghold of Pagak on Sunday.
Governor Bol told Radio Tamazuj yesterday that he and Maj. Gen. Justin Nhial Batoang met the Ethiopian delegation in Pagak where they discussed bilateral matters, specifically how to strengthen cooperation between the countries.
“We met with the delegation from the Ethiopian authorities and our discussions were cordial and fruitful. And from the discussions we have had, the two sisterly countries officially opened the border,” he said.
“Goods and other services will be crossing the border of the two countries under the control and knowledge of the legitimate authorities. These are important steps in the right direction and for the benefits of the two countries,” he added.
The top state official has appealed to all citizens of Maiwut State in neighbouring countries to return home to rebuild the State.
The government, he said, will provide security and all the necessary support to maintain peace and stability.