The Government spokesperson recognized that South Sudan has made a mistake by delaying the appointment of an ambassador to the UN and did not make its case at the international arena due to lack of diplomatic representations.
CRN asked Barnaba Marial Benjamin at today’s Media Forum if the Government did not make a misjudgement by delaying the appointment of an ambassador to the UN and other important places giving all the space to Sudan’s diplomats.He agreed that South Sudan made a mistake by not appointing sooner an Ambassador to the UN.
Dr Marial said some ministers and senior politicians are already representing the Government at UN and AU level until the ambassadors who were recently confirmed conclude an orientation course to learn how to operate as diplomats.