Ethiopia committed to stability in S. Sudan -says PM Abiy Author : | Published: 2 mins ago Share with friends: Facebook twitter PM Dr Abiy Ahmed held joint meeting with President Kiir, Dr Machar/Photo credit PPU

Ethiopian Prime Minister has expressed his country’s commitment to supporting stability and peace in South Sudan.

In a tweet, Dr. Ahmed Abiy appreciated President Salva kiir for according him hospitality during his visit to South Sudan Yesterday.

The Ethiopian leader who  jetted in Juba on Monday in a one-working day met President Kiir and the First Vice President Dr Riek Machar.

Dr Abiy said in his meeting with the two principals, he shared “Ethiopia’s commitment to supporting stability and peace in South Sudan.”

His visit on Monday came two days after Kiir and Dr Machar met to discuss the sacking of Defense Minister, Angelina Teny and swapping of the Ministry to the SPLM.

The two leaders on Friday agreed to hold another meeting at a later date to resolve the dispute amicably.