Africa-Press – South-Sudan. Top government officials headed by Presidential Advisor on National Security, seven cabinet ministers, three Undersecretaries, the Governor of Central Bank, Nilepet Boss and Secretary General for Islamic council are already in Qatar ahead of expected visit by President Kiir Mayardit.
Deng Dau the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation told Juba Monitor that, the government’s high-level delegation left for Doha a head of President’s visit.
“Yes, a high-profiled team of South Sudan governmentled by Presidential Advisor on National Security Tut Gatluak are now in Doha Thepurpose of the visit is geared toward bilateral ties between the two sisterly countriesthat includes: Infrastructure,tourism, trade and investment among others” hesaid.
Dau revealed that, the seven ministers included; Minister of Foreign Affairs, Finance and Economic Planning, Agriculture, Road and Bridges, Wildlife Conservation and Tourism, Trade and Investment and Energy minister who will hold bilateral talks with various institutions in Qatar and review relationship between the two countries.
“The two countries will review relationship to foster ties that includes infrastructure, investment, tourism, agriculture and education”. He did not confirm onwhen exactly the President will join the team in Doha.
However, PresidentialAdvisor on Security Affairs, Mr. Tut Gatluak, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.AyiiDeng had met during their visit to Khartoum with State of Qatar’s non-residentAmbassador to the Republic of South Sudan Mr. Abdulrahman bin Ali Al Kubaisi.
During the meeting, they reviewed relations onbilateral cooperation between the two countries. Theofficials reviewed issues of common interests, and the development offriendship and cooperation relations in the political and security fields. For quitea while, Doha has had no formal diplomatic relations with South Sudan.
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