The four ambassadors appointed recently by President Kiir took oath before the president in Juba Monday.
The four ambassadors included Ambassador Marial Nuor Jok, Ambassador Martha Nyamal Choat, Ambassador Philip Nyuon Akau and Ambassador David Dang Kong.
President Kiir called on the newly appointed ambassadors to use diplomacy as a tool to protect the country’s national interest.
Ambassador Martha Nyamal spoke on behalf of her colleagues on the appointments. She pledged to make diplomatic efforts to improve the image of South Sudan abroad.