Kiir congratulates Biden on election victory

JUBA – South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit has congratulated American President-Elect Joe Biden on his election victory, according to a statement seen by Sudans Post.

This week, Joe Biden defeated incumbent Trump, becoming the oldest person to become a US President.

In a statement, Kiir congratulated Biden, saying he is ready to work with the new American administration to improve relations.

“On behalf of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity and People of South Sudan, I congratulate President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris for winning the trust of the American people,” Kiir said.

“We look forward to working constructively with your administration to build on our historic relations with the goal of consolidating peace in South Sudan, the region and globally,” he added.