PRESIDENT KIIR TRAVELS TO DJIBOUTI FOR IGAD SUMMIT ON REGIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY
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President Kiir departed this morning on Sunday to Djibouti to attend a two day consultative tripartite meeting with his counterparts, Kenyan President Dr. William Ruto and Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh.
Upon arrival in Djibouti, the three heads of State are expected to deliberate on issues of regional peace and security, particularly the ongoing conflict in the neighboring Sudan.
As the IGAD heads of State lead mediator on Sudan, President Kiir is expected to brief his counterparts on the unfolding situation as well as the progress made to de-escalate the fighting, permanent ceasefire and opening of the humanitarian corridors in the capital Khartoum.
Information Minister Michael Makuei Lueth said President Kiir is also expected on Monday to join the ordinary summit of the IGAD heads of the State and government which will discuss a myriad of issues concerning regional peace and security.
The President was seen off by First Vice President Dr Riek Machar and other senior officials.
'IGAD' stands for, The Intergovernmental Authority on Development is an eight-country trade bloc in Africa. It includes governments from the Horn of Africa, Nile Valley and the African Great Lakes. It is headquartered in Djibouti.
IGAD assembles eight countries that range from the economically small Somalia, South Sudan to Kenya, a continental powerhouse.
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