Salva Kiir
Salva Kiir
Salva Kiir Mayarditis a South Sudanese politician who has been President of South Sudan since its independence in 2011. Prior to independence, he was President of the Government of Southern Sudan, as well as First Vice President of Sudan, from 2005 to 2011...
connect construct good government link meaningful modern network outside parts policy road roads southern sudan various
No meaningful development can take place without a good road network in southern Sudan. The policy of the government is to construct modern roads that will connect various parts of southern Sudan internally, and link them as well to the outside world.
growing pen
When I was growing up, a pen was my hoe.
cannot open options ruled
All options are open and cannot be ruled out.
clear commitment loud reverse vehicle
I say it loud and clear that the SPLM is vehicle with no reverse gear. I reiterate my commitment to the implementation of all the clauses of the (peace deal).
abide allegiance constitution defend government laws observe pledge shall
I pledge my allegiance to the government of Sudan... I shall obey, observe and defend the constitution and abide by the laws of the country.
allegiance
I swear allegiance to the Republic of Sudan.
people
The people of the Sudan expect a lot from the institution of the presidency, and we should live up to their expectations.
backbone economy main money source south
Our main source of economy is agriculture. What we should do is to use the oil money that we have today to re-fuel agriculture. And so agriculture will be the backbone of the economy of South Sudan.
agreement change depart john neither nor peace route
It is neither my intention to depart from the route of John Garang nor to change the Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
against anger cultivated death elements emotions others pit unleashed
The death of Garang has unfortunately unleashed emotions of anger; some genuine, others cultivated by elements who wanted to pit one group of Sudanese against another.
people serve
People should not judge me on what they hear. Let them wait and see me in action. Then they will see how I serve my people.
responsibility media social
The duty of the media is to observe truth and social responsibility.
country peace war
Even if we were to sign peace today, the economic conditions in our country would not improve automatically because it will take some time to reach the level of oil production before the war and the oil prices are likely to remain low for some time as the supply of oil in the world is high and demand is low.
country responsibility media
It is the responsibility of all the Sudanese, especially the political leaders and the media, to strengthen social cohesion through the proper understanding of the dynamics of unity, if they really want our country to remain united.