Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali hosted Dr. Martin Elia Lemuro, Special Envoy of South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir, in a high-level diplomatic meeting focused on bilateral and regional strategic discussions, according to a statement released by the prime minister on social media.
“This morning, I received Dr. Martin Elia Lemuro, Special Envoy of President Salva Kiir of South Sudan, who came to deliver a message. Our discussions focused on bilateral and regional issues, Prime Minister Abiy said.
Details of the discussions were not immediately known, leaving the precise nature and outcomes of the meeting unclear.
The encounter underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two East African nations, highlighting continued efforts to maintain regional dialogue and cooperation.
Ethiopia has been playing a significant role in regional peace efforts, particularly in mediating conflicts and promoting stability across the Horn of Africa.
The meeting suggests active diplomatic communications between Ethiopia and South Sudan amid complex regional dynamics.