The Caretaker Foreign Minister Cecilia Adut Manyok has advanced on her transformation agenda by engaging women ambassadors and diplomats in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to address challenges and opportunities facing women in diplomacy, sharing her experiences and listening to the concerns of women diplomats. The discussions also emphasized the need to strengthen women’s participation, leadership and professional development within South Sudan’s diplomatic service. In other News, Caretaker Foreign Minister Cecilia Adut Manyok has held talks with UNDP Resident Representative Mohamed Abchir on strengthening cooperation in peacebuilding and development. The two sides reviewed ongoing and planned programmes, including institutional support to the Foreign Affairs Ministry, capacity building, and initiatives targeting women and youth. Minister Adut thanked UNDP for its continued partnership, stressing the need for sustained investment in peacebuilding and continued attention to food security. Additionally, the Caretaker Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Phillip Jada Natana, convened talks with Ramin Hlashempoyr, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of Programmes and Prevention on fostering avenues to further enhance ICRC's operational mandate in the country.
