SPLM Secretary General Meets Norwegian Ambassador to Discuss the Party's Preparations for the Upcoming Elections
June 11, 2026
The Secretary General of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit, held a fruitful bilateral meeting today at the SPLM National Secretariat in Juba with the Norwegian Ambassador to South Sudan, His Excellency Roar Haugsdal.
The constructive discussions centered on the progress of the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and the country's active preparations for the upcoming democratic elections scheduled for December 2026.
Cde. Dr. Akol Paul reaffirmed the SPLM's unwavering commitment to concluding the transitional period through a transparent and democratic ballot box process.
On behalf of the movement, the Secretary General emphasized that the SPLM is fully prepared for the polls and urged the international community to partner with and support South Sudan in successfully achieving this landmark democratic milestone.
Ambassador Haugsdal expressed Norway's positive engagement with the latest developments in the country and confirmed his nation's readiness to support South Sudan in holding the elections.
Both leaders agreed that the democratic vote serves as the ultimate, peaceful conclusion to the 2018 peace deal, paving the way toward a stable, integrated, and prosperous future for the nation.