An Ethiopian delegation led by Tagesse Chaffo, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives has arrived South Sudan. They were received by President of the Republic of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit.
Chaffo was accompanied by Omod Ujulu, President of Gambella Region, Ashadli Hassan, President of Benishagul Region, Ambassador Feseha Shawel, Director General for IGAD Countries, and Ambassador Nabil Mahdi, Ambassador of Ethiopia to South Sudan.
The meeting focused on security issues in the regions bordering South Sudan and Ethiopia. The delegation also discussed issues pertaining to cattle rustling, child abduction, infrastructure development, and border trade in the areas bordering South Sudan and Ethiopia.
In his remarks, Tagesse Chaffo said, they have shared information and discussed how to work closely for the common goods of the two countries, noting that they are going to form a joint forum to discuss problems when need be.