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The South Sudanese head of state is also expected to assume the chairmanship of the East African Community from his Burundian counterpart, Evariste Ndayhimiye, whose tenure has come to an end.
“President Kiir’s nomination as the Chair of EAC Head of State Summit signifies South Sudan’s commitment to deepening regional integration,” said Kiir’s press secretary Lily Adhieu Martin.
The summit is being held under the theme “Accelerating Economic Recovery through Climate Action and Enhancing Food Security for Improved Livelihoods.”
South Sudan officially joined the EAC on April 16, 2016, and this will be the first time Kiir has taken the mantle of the regional bloc.
Kiir was accompanied by a huge delegation of senior government officials and was seen by at Juba International Airport by his first deputy and opposition leader Riek Machar.
Congratulations to president of republic of South Sudan General Salvakiir mayardit for the great achievement of EAS leadership, that will lead into positive Economic stability in the region,I am requesting my dear friends in the security council and USA,and EU UK to offer him enough assistance during his leadership that May bring stability of economic development within the region of East Africa countries