The Intergovernmental Authority on Development or IGAD appreciates President Salva Kiir for declaring unilateral ceasefire and releasing political detainees, says Minister of Petroleum.
Ezekiel Lul upon arrival from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, told Journalist on Tuesday that IGAD in its communiqué also acknowledges the progress in the implementation of the peace agreement.
The bloc thanks the government for allowing smooth delivery of humanitarian aid to people, he adds.
IGAD will play new role of supporting the agreement signed in August 2015 to avoid delay in its implementation, the minister discloses.
IGAD ministers will come to Juba in August to raise funds for the implementation of the agreement, he reveals.
The First Vice President Taban Deng Gai urges IGAD leaders to continue supporting implementation of the Agreement on Resolution of Conflict in South Sudan.