PRESIDENT KC MEETS SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH SUDAN
PRESIDENT KC MEETS SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT OF SOUTH SUDAN
Juba, 15 September 2026 – President, Mr. Sappan KC Hum, held an official meeting with the Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly of the Republic of South Sudan on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, in Juba, as part of his official peace mission to the country.
The meeting was originally scheduled with Right Honourable Mr. Joseph Ngere Paciko, Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Parliament of the Republic of South Sudan. During the official parliamentary engagement, President KC and his delegation were received by Honourable Oyet Nathaniel Perino, First Deputy Speaker of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, Parliament of the Republic of South Sudan. The Chair of the Parliamentary Committee responsible for Foreign Affairs, together with other Members of Parliament, also attended the meeting.
President KC formally submitted his Special Proposal for the “Declaration of South Sudan as a Peaceful Nation and Official Recognition and Support for Global Peace 2030,” addressed to the Right Honourable Speaker.
President KC also submitted a Certificate of Appreciation addressed to the Right Honourable Speaker, recognising and encouraging his contribution and continued efforts towards peace, national unity, international cooperation and the development of South Sudan.
During the parliamentary engagement, President KC explained that his visit forms part of the Global Peace 2030 mission to promote lasting peace, national unity, reconciliation, human rights, international cooperation and non-violent solutions to conflict. He emphasised his vision for South Sudan to advance towards becoming a peaceful and stable nation by 2030.
According to the Europe Peace Foundation’s account of the meeting, the Right Honourable Speaker expressed his intention to take forward President KC’s Proposal for the “Declaration of South Sudan as a Peaceful Nation,” together with the broader agenda of the Global Peace 2030 initiative, at an upcoming parliamentary meeting.
The parliamentary leadership also expressed support for President KC’s peace agenda and encouraged him to continue his international efforts for peace. The discussions highlighted the important role of Parliament in advancing national dialogue, reconciliation, peaceful political engagement, accountable governance and long-term stability in South Sudan.
President KC welcomed the positive parliamentary response and reaffirmed the readiness of the Europe Peace Foundation and Global Peace 2030 to cooperate with the Transitional National Legislative Assembly, the Government and people of South Sudan, civil society and relevant regional and international partners in advancing lasting peace.
President KC was accompanied by members of the Europe Peace Foundation and Global Peace 2030 Representation Office in South Sudan, including Mr. Amute Francis Lobalu Tongoyiamoi, Head of the Representation Office; Mr. Mborimbuko Simo Kalesto, Deputy Head; Mr. Thirik Lang Mijak, Finance and Administration Officer; Ms. Anna Suzan, Humanitarian Affairs and Protection Officer; Mr. Paul Lorem Aminathia, Project, Grant and Compliance Officer; Mrs. Nyabalash Juaj Bol, Health Programmes and Safety Officer; Ms. Flora Lokudu Latio, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding Officer; Mr. Moses Jamaica Sakondo, Social Dialogue and Mediation Officer; and Mr. Sunge Emmanuel, ICT and Communications Officer.
President KC has been on an official visit to the Republic of South Sudan since 13 September 2026. His programme in Juba includes engagements with national institutions, senior officials, Parliament, communities, youth, civil society and refugee communities, with discussions focused on peace, reconciliation, humanitarian concerns and cooperation towards lasting peace by 2030.
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