Chinese envoy hails Uganda's efforts in South Sudan

Mar 16, 2017

The special envoy, who arrived in Uganda on Wednesday hailed Uganda’s efforts to end fighting in the world’s youngest nation

Chinese's Special Representative on African Affairs Xu Jinghu addresses the press at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo by Maria Wamala

The Chinese Government Special Representative on African Affairs, Xu Jinghu arrived in Uganda on Wednesday and held talks with President Yoweri Museveni and foreign affairs minister, Sam Kutesa.

Jinghu, who interacted with the press at the ministry of foreign affairs on Thursday, said her visit to Uganda was a highlight of strong bilateral relations.

"China and Uganda are good friends. We consult on many bilateral and international issues. We will strengthen and deepen cooperation in many areas such as energy and agriculture," she stated.

She was accompanied to the meetings by a delegation led by China's ambassador to Uganda, Zheng Zhuqiang among others, attended the meeting.  

Jinghu is a veteran diplomat who once served as the Director General of the Department of African Affairs of the Foreign Ministry and Chinese Ambassador to Madagascar, Morocco and Switzerland.

She confirmed discussing the South Sudan question with the President on Wednesday during the State House meeting.

oreign ffairs minister am uteesa  holds talks with inghu hoto by aria amalaForeign Affairs minister Sam Kuteesa (R) holds talks with Jinghu. Photo by Maria Wamala

 

"We had an in-depth exchange of views on South Sudan. The three year conflict has affected regional peace and forced a great number of refugees," Jinghu stated.

The special envoy, who arrived in Uganda on Wednesday after a trip a stop in South Africa and Kenya, hailed Uganda's efforts to end fighting in the world's youngest nation.

"Uganda has played a positive role in resolving the crisis. We really appreciate this," she said, alluding to Uganda's peacekeeping presence and involvement in mediation efforts.

 

She is the second high-level diplomat in two days to credit Uganda's intervention in South Sudan, after the visiting British foreign secretary, Boris Johnson paid tribute to Uganda's role.

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