President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, arrives in Arusha for the 23rd ordinary summit of the EAC heads of state.
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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit, on Thursday arrived in Arusha, to participate in the East African Heads of State Summit.
President Kiir is expected to assume the chairmanship of EAC from his Burundian counterpart, President Evariste Ndayhimiye whose tenure has come to an end.
Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin said President Kiir’s nomination as the Chair of EAC Head of State Summit signifies South Sudan’s commitment to deepening regional integration.
The summit is held under the theme "Accelerating Economic Recovery through Climate Action and Enhancing Food Security for Improved Livelihoods".
South Sudan officially joined EAC on April 16 2016 and it will be the first time President Kiir will take the mantle of the regional bloc.
The President who left Juba this afternoon was seen off at Juba International Airport by the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny and other senior government officials.
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