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Africa-Press – South-Sudan. <\/strong><\/span>South Sudan\u2019s President Salva Kiir on Friday met and held talks with former defence minister, Majak D\u2019Agoot in what appeared a renewed commitment between both leaders.<\/p>\n

It was not immediately clear what the two leaders discussed during the meeting de Agoot described as \u201cfruitful\u201d, without divulging further details.<\/p>\n

\u201cA fruitful meeting with the President of the Republic, H. E. Salva Kiir Mayardit. We extensively explored the economic, security, social, political & diplomatic landscapes relating to our country in view of the current domestic, regional and international fast-changing scenes\u201d, he tweeted.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Agoot thanked the South Sudanese leader for warmly welcoming him.<\/p>\n

Multiple sources told Sudan Tribune that the meeting between Kiir and D\u2019Agoot occurred in a friendly atmosphere, allowing \u201ccandid\u201d conversation.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe meeting was warm and productive, and they covered a lot of ground\u201d, a presidential source who attended Friday\u2019s meeting disclosed.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis Excellency the President of the Republic [of South Sudan] was responsive. It was like he was missing Dr. Majak de Agoot. He gave him the time he does not give other visitors and they engaged in a conversation that enabled them to talk about a lot of issues. They touched-on security, economy, foreign relations and the issue of Jonglei canal as well as current affairs\u201d, added the source.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Agoot, one of the country\u2019s former detainees, is a critic of the president.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About South-Sudan<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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