17/10/2025
President Kiir Meets UN Official to Discuss Peace Support in South Sudan
Juba, October 17, 2025 — President Salva Kiir Mayardit met on Friday with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. The two leaders discussed the current situation in South Sudan and ways to strengthen cooperation between the country and the United Nations.
During the meeting, Mr. Lacroix talked about the financial challenges facing the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). He said that budget cuts around the world have made it difficult for the mission to operate at full strength.
Despite these challenges, Mr. Lacroix assured President Kiir that the UN remains fully committed to supporting peace and stability in South Sudan. He emphasized that UNMISS will continue to carry out its mandate to help the people and government achieve lasting peace.