Agar Discusses Strengthening Joint Security with South Sudanese Leaders in Juba
Deputy Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Commander Malik Agar Eyre, who is currently visiting Juba, discussed with South Sudanese security leaders the threats that pose challenges to the security of both countries and the importance of containing them.
Agar conveyed to the President of the Republic of South Sudan yesterday (Monday) the outcome of his meetings in Juba. He also conveyed the greetings of Head of the Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, and provided President Salva Kiir with a detailed explanation of the military, humanitarian, and political situation in Sudan.
A press release issued by the Sovereignty Council’s media office stated that Agar reiterated to President Kiir “Sudan’s desire for South Sudan to be a key and essential player in establishing peace in Sudan.”
Agar added that the meeting “addressed issues related to Sudanese national security and the security of South Sudan, and how to enhance security and stability in both countries.”
The Deputy Head of the Sovereignty Council held a meeting with the South Sudanese Minister of the Interior, the Inspector General of Police, the Director of Internal Security, the Director of External Security, and the Director of Military Intelligence. The meeting aimed to brief the South Sudanese security sector on security issues in both countries. He also emphasized the need to work together to end the war in Sudan to prevent its spread to the rest of the region.
Agar stressed that the problems in Sudan are similar to those in South Sudan and that it is in the interest of both countries to work hand in hand for the benefit of their people, the stability of both nations, and the achievement of progress and prosperity.
According to the press release, Agar then resumed his meetings with the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Information, and the Minister of Peace of the Republic of South Sudan. During these meetings, he briefed them on the humanitarian situation in Sudan and updated them on the return of government institutions to the capital, Khartoum.