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JUBA — President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday morning left the capital Juba heading to the United Arab Emirates’s economic city Dubai in a bid to promote bilateral ties with one of the wealthiest Arab countries, presidential spokesman, Ateny Wek Ateny said.
Speaking to the media upon the departure at Juba International Airport, Ateny said Kiir is expected to hold talks with the leaders during his three days visit to Dubai and will largely discuss economic cooperation.
“President will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of UAE on the areas in which South Sudan and the United Arab Emirates can further strengthen their relations and cooperation in the areas of mutual interest,” Wek told media on Monday in Juba.
“President of the Republic, Salva Kiir Mayardit, has today (Monday, 18th April 2022) left for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a three-day working visit,” Wek added.
President Kiir was seen off at Juba International Airport by the First Vice President Dr. Riek Machar Teny, who has now been left as the acting head of state, as well as other senior government officials.
He was accompanied by Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, Tut Gatluak Manime, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Director General of General Intelligence Bureau, Gen. Simon Yien Makuac.
