Kiir receives credentials from Canadian, Norwegian, and Dutch ambassadors

JUBA – South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday received credentials from six newly appointed ambassadors, including envoys from Canada, Norway, and the Netherlands, during a ceremony held at the statehouse, J1.

The new ambassadors include Roar Haugsdal of Norway, Paul Tholen of the Netherlands, Joanne Elizabeth Minns of Canada, Seamus Patriek Horgan of the Holy See, Metin Ergin of Turkey, and Jama Hassan Khalif of Somalia.

Speaking at the event, Kiir emphasized South Sudan’s commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations.

“South Sudan remains committed to consolidating bilateral ties with all our partners as we work together to address shared challenges,” he said, according to a statement from the presidency issued following the presentation of the credentials.

The ambassadors expressed their dedication to strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, culture, and global security.

South Sudan’s foreign and international cooperation minister Ramadan Mohammed Goc described the occasion as a significant step toward reinforcing South Sudan’s international partnerships.

“These ambassadors will play a key role in deepening our diplomatic partnerships and exploring opportunities for cooperation in their respective mandates,” the presidency said.

According to the presidency statement, Kiir held discussions with the diplomats following the ceremonies, “focusing on shared priorities and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration in the years ahead.”