Michael Daniel • 2 minutes ago • 2 min read
South Sudan’s Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs, Tut Gatluak Manime, and Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, Ayor Akuoch Anok, are attending the eighth Global Security Forum in Doha, Qatar.
The three-day forum opened on Monday and runs until October 21 under the theme “The Future of Alliances.”
According to the Ministry of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, the forum brings together international officials and security experts to discuss global security challenges and strengthen international cooperation.
A statement shared by the caretaker Minister of Defence said the meeting provides South Sudan with an opportunity to present its perspectives on regional peace and stability while strengthening strategic partnerships with international defence leaders and policymakers.
The forum is being held under the auspices of Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
Discussions are expected to cover strategic alliances, collective defence, irregular migration, defence industries, intelligence cooperation and the future of multilateral institutions. Participants are also expected to examine the influence of emerging powers and non-state actors, as well as the role of diplomacy, dialogue and mediation in addressing international security challenges.
The delegation’s leader expressed appreciation to President Salva Kiir Mayardit for his leadership and commitment to advancing South Sudan’s defence diplomacy and national interests internationally.
South Sudan’s participation is expected to provide an opportunity to deepen diplomatic engagement with international partners and discuss regional security cooperation and efforts to achieve lasting peace.