The Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission has commended President Kiir on his introduction of the National Dialogue initiative.

In a statement, JMEC chairperson, Festus Mogae said he is delighted to hear President Kiir reach out to his people by launching the “much-needed National Dialogue initiative”.

“I am delighted to hear President Kiir reach out to his people with such strong and heartfelt words and launch this much-needed National Dialogue initiative,” he said.

“The President has seized a critical opportunity for national reconciliation, appealed for a spirit of forgiveness and togetherness and set in motion a genuine campaign to address the concerns and grievances of the South Sudanese people.

“I applaud his leadership and I give my assurance that JMEC will support the National Dialogue in any way we can.”

President Kiir unveiled his plans for the national dialogue and support for the peace agreement Wednesday at the Transitional National Legislative Assembly in Juba.

Addressing the NLA, Mr Kiir outlined a ten-point plan aimed at ending violent conflicts in South Sudan, reconstituting national consensus and save the country from disintegration, as a way of ushering in peace, stability, and prosperity.