South Sudanese lawmakers visit Ethiopian parliament

Nov 24, 2006 (ADDIS ABABA) — A delegation of southern Sudanese lawmakers paid a visit to the Ethiopian chamber of representatives to study parliamentary experiences here, the state-run ENA reported.

Deputy Speaker of the House of Peoples’ Representatives (HPR) received a delegation from the Legislative Assembly of the Government of South Sudan in the Republic of the Sudan.

Leader of the four member Legislative assembly, Gatkuoth Duop Kuich said the delegation came to share Ethiopian experiences on parliamentary structure so as to strengthen the South Sudanese Government Legislative Assembly.

Gatkuoth said South Sudan is desirous to share experiences and work in close cooperation with Ethiopia in the fields of education, trade, infrastructure, peace and stability, among others.

HPR Deputy Speaker Shitaye Minale on her part said Ethiopia is keen to work in close cooperation with South Sudanese government in all fields with a particular focus on education and capacity building.

Shitaye said Ethiopian government is desirous to further the long standing cooperation between the people and government of the two countries.

Members of the delegation handed over to the Deputy Speaker a letter sent from the South Sudanese Legislative Assembly.

The delegation also requested Ethiopian parliamentarians to pay a visit to South Sudanese Legislative Assembly.

(ST)