ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 22 (Xinhua) -- The Intergovernmental Authority on Development's (IGAD) council of ministers together with the IGAD Special Envoy to South Sudan on Wednesday called on the immediate realization of South Sudan's revitalization process.
Noting the efforts made so far and the progresses achieved, Hirut Zemene, Ethiopian State Minister of Foreign Affairs, stressed that it is "very crucial to continue acting together and speaking with one voice for the realization of the revitalization process."
"All South Sudanese political forces should silence the guns as soon as possible and they also should support the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (ARCSS) which will be revitalized through an inclusive consultation," Zemene said.
Zemene also called on the international community to continue its support in the effort to implement the revitalized ARCSS and towards the reconstruction of South Sudan.
Ismail Wais, IGAD's Special Envoy to South Sudan, in his report compiled on the activities undertaken since the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Governments on June 12, also called for the realization of the revitalization process.
According to Wais, inclusive consultations with a big turnout of participants from different sectors including estranged groups and individuals was made in four cities; Addis Ababa, Pretoria, Khartoum, and Juba.
James Pitia Morgan, Ambassador of South Sudan, also reaffirmed the commitment of the South Sudan's government in Juba toward the revitalization process.
