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Date: Sat Jul 09 2011 - 04:35:09 EDT
United Nations Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon applauded Eritrea's
"contribution to peace and stability in Sudan." The Secretary General said,
"Eritrea is an important regional actor and its role for peace in Sudan has
been significant. He mentioned Eritrea's facilitation of the East Sudan
Peace Agreement and Eritrea's role in the Darfur peace process.
The UN Secretary General made his remarks when he met Eritrean President
Isaias Afwerki in Juba on Friday. He thanked Isaias for his presence in Juba
for the independence celebrations of South Sudan and requested Eritrea to
continue its support for South Sudan.
"We have consistently supported the people of South Sudan," replied
President Isaias, "including with the blood of our citizens, who gave their
lives in South Sudan fighting alongside the Sudan People's Liberation
Movement." He assured the Secretary General that Eritrea would continue to
support the South within its modest means.
President Isaias also congratulated Mr. Moon on his reelection as the
Secretary General of the United Nations. He extended an invitation to him to
visit Eritrea in order to continue the dialogue between Eritrea and the
United Nations. The President requested the Secretary General to help
arrange for Eritrean representatives to present Eritrea's views on regional
issues.
President Isaias arrived in Juba on Friday morning to attend the
independence celebrations of South Sudan. Ever since its independence in
1993, Eritrea has been closely associated with the struggle of the people of
South Sudan. It was also an active participant in the IGAD peace process
that led to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005.
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