UN Secretary-General welcomed the announcement of the Governments of South Sudan and Sudan to resume talks in Addis Ababa next week facilitated by the African Union High Level Implementation Panel.
Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson said in a statement the UN Secretary-General is urging the parties to reconvene in an atmosphere of goodwill.He calls on them to demonstrate the flexibility necessary to reach agreement on outstanding issues in accordance with the guidance and deadlines set by the African Union Peace and Security Council and the UN Security Council.
Mr Ban reiterated the readiness of the UN to assist the parties implement their agreements and support the mechanisms established by them.
South Sudan-Sudan talks should resume in Addis Ababa, on Tuesday, May 29.