Rebecca Nyandeng De Mabior

Thank you to all those who have wished me a happy birthday. I was happy to be surprised by my family and friends. Stay blessed!

Today I returned to Juba from United States after attending the U.N. General Assembly in New York, September, 2021.
While in United States, I met some American leaders and the representatives of financial institutions such as World Bank as well as International Monetary fund,IMF. I also had several meetings with the South Sudanese communities in Washington, Omaha and Phoenix cities.

I was received at Juba International Airport by the Minister of Presidential Affairs Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management Peter Mayen Majongdit, Minister of Environment Josephine Napwon Cosmos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deng Dau Deng,Presidential Spokesman Ateny Wek Ateny and other dignitaries.

I am grateful to return to the country!

Today I had the pleasure of meeting the Secretary General of the International Federation of the Red Cross, Jagan Chapagain.
We discussed numerous issues including youth empowerment, humanitarian situation and Covid-19 pandemic in the country. I assured him that government is doing its best to developing young people through capacity building.

This morning I left Juba for Tokyo, Japan where I will be attending the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday, July 23rd at the National Stadium in Tokyo. Already we have South Sudanese athletes in Japan and they are participating in 2021 Tokyo games.
Sport has power to bring diverse people together,therefore, let us prioritize it to promoting unity among ourselves. I am being accompanied to Tokyo by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Beatrice Khamisa Wani and the National Minister of Youth and Sports,Dr. Albino Bol Dhieu.

This week I had the pleasure of meeting with the Governors of Lakes State, Hon. Rin Tueny Mabor Deng and Warrap State, Hon. Aleu Ayieny Aleu. Although both Governors admitted to having various challenges in their states, they were confident that through dialogue, youth engagement and provision of justice, peace could prevail.

I will continue to pray for their success, wish them well and I will commit to visiting them in their states once they have settled into their positions.