President Salva Kiir Mayardit returned to Juba after a two-day state visit to Addis Ababa at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, South Sudan’s foreign ministry said.
Speaking at Juba International Airport on Saturday, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Monday Semaya Kumba said the visit was “strategic” and “successful”.
Kiir held talks with Abiy on political developments, economic cooperation and regional security, according to the minister. The discussions also touched on South Sudan’s internal processes, including preparations for elections, and reaffirmed commitments to peace, development and institutional reform.
The visit resulted in agreements to allocate land for diplomatic missions in both capitals, with South Sudan receiving a plot in Addis Ababa for its embassy and pledging a reciprocal arrangement in Juba.
The foreign minister said two sides also discussed potential cooperation in infrastructure, trade, the oil sector and transport, signalling efforts to deepen economic ties.
Kumba said Kiir expressed appreciation to the Ethiopian government and people for their hospitality, describing the visit as a step towards closer collaboration on political, economic and regional issues.
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