Ethiopian Delegation Delivers PM Abiy Ahmed’s Message to President Salva Kiir of South Sudan

Addis Ababa, August 27, 2025 (ENA) -- A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and including Ambassador Girma Biru, Special Advisor on Economic Affairs to the Prime Minister, delivered a message today from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan.

 

The meeting was attended by South Sudan’s Vice President for the Economic Cluster, Foreign Affairs Minister, Finance and Planning Minister, Presidential Affairs Minister, and the Governor of the Central Bank.

During the meeting, Minister Shide conveyed Prime Minister Abiy’s commitment to deepening the historic and enduring ties between Ethiopia and South Sudan, emphasizing the bonds forged through shared history.

 

President Kiir expressed gratitude for the message and reaffirmed the strong, longstanding relationship between the two nations.

 

The delegation also engaged in productive discussions with Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, South Sudan’s Vice President for Economic Cluster, focusing on bilateral and regional matters of mutual interest.

The discussion focused on undertaking joint economic cooperation and infrastructure investments, including collaborative efforts on road networks, electricity transmission lines, and telecommunications.

Both sides agreed to accelerate joint infrastructure initiatives, including the Pagak-Maiwut-Mthiang-Paloch road project, to enhance connectivity and economic integration.

 

Cooperation in energy, aviation, telecommunications, and banking was also explored to bolster economic ties in alignment with the strategic political relationship.

The discussions, attended by South Sudan’s Finance and Planning Minister, Central Bank Governor, and the Executive Director of the Vice President’s Office, underscored the importance of closely monitoring project implementation to ensure progress toward shared goals of economic cooperation and regional integration.

This visit reinforces the commitment of Ethiopia and South Sudan to strengthen their partnership and advance collaborative efforts for mutual prosperity.