Ethiopia, South Sudan Discuss Ways to Bolster Strategic Cooperation

Addis Ababa, January 14, 2026 (ENA)— Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos met with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit today in Juba to bolster the longstanding bilateral relations between the two countries.

During the occasion, Gedion delivered a special message from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to the President.

The two sides discussed various bilateral and regional matters, expressing a mutual commitment to deepening the historic ties between their nations.

They emphasized the need to prioritize economic cooperation, specifically in trade, investment, and infrastructure connectivity, including road and power networks to better serve the citizens of both countries.