President Isaias holds talks with South Sudan leader

President Isaias Afwerki held talks in New York on September 24 with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan focusing on bilateral issues.

Asmara, 26 September 2011 – President Isaias Afwerki held talks in New York on September 24 with President Salva Kiir Mayardit of the Republic of South Sudan focusing on bilateral issues.

In the meeting, President Isaias once again congratulated the people and Government of the Republic of South Sudan in connection with independence. Besides, the two leaders exchanged views regarding development in South Sudan and relations with neighboring countries especially Sudan.

President Isaias assured President Salva Kiir Mayardit of Eritrea’s readiness to extend the necessary cooperation towards strengthening the independence of the Republic of South Sudan.

The two leaders reached understanding on taking continuous steps through charting work programs for developing relations between Eritrea and the Republic of South Sudan.