JUBA (𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫)-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 President Salva Kiir Mayardit has left the country for Tanzania, Arusha, to attend the 24th Ordinary summit of the East African Community [EAC] Heads of State and Government.
The high-profile summit brings together the region's leaders to deliberate and appraise on critical issues, shaping the future of East Africa.
Presidential Press Secretary Lily Adhieu Martin Manyiel loudly confirmed that President Kiir, in his capacity as the current chairperson of the bloc, will join his counterparts in Arusha, where he will lead the EAC summit and also hand over the mantle of leadership to the incoming chairperson of the bloc,who is yet to be unveiled during today's deliberations.
Hon. Lily categorically mentioned that the president diligently used his tenure to advance regional peace,security and stability in the Great Lakes Region through dialogue with the leaders of Rwanda, Burundi, Angola and DR Congo to resolve border and politically related issues confronting the aforementioned states.
She also asserted that the East African Community Heads of State are expected to discuss proposals on the drafting of a political federation constitution during this significant summit in Arusha,as it also coincides with celebrations to signal the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the EAC.
This notable gathering, held under the overarching theme of the EAC's 25th Anniversary celebrations, serves as a platform to assess the achievements of the past 25 years while charting the way forward for deeper integration.
Most importantly, the key agenda items include strengthening the region's economic resilience, advancing peace and security, and promoting mechanisms that foster intra-regional trade and development.
While in Arusha, the Head of State will similarly engage and share with regional leaders on the sidelines of the summit about the ongoing implementation of the revitalised peace deal, as well as the Tumaini Peace Initiative currently ongoing in Kenya's Nairobi with the holdout groups.