SPLM and Prosperity Party of Ethiopia Reaffirm Commitment to Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
July 14, 2026
SPLM Secretary General, Cde. Dr. Akol Paul Kordit hosted a high level follow-up consultative meeting today at the SPLM National Secretariat with His Excellency Ambassador Delil Kedir Bushra, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to the Republic of South Sudan.
This engagement served as a vital progress check on the ongoing collaboration between the SPLM and Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party, building upon the foundations laid during their initial meeting on June 4th, 2026, at the SPLM Plaza.
The leaders on both sides described the engagement as a highly productive continuation of their dialogue, further emphasizing the robust and historical ties that unite the two nations. In June, both parties initiated a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to move beyond traditional diplomacy and establish a structured platform for formalizing their inter-party engagement.
Cde. Bol Makueng Yol, SPLM Secretary for External Affairs join the Ambassador on behalf of the SPLM in a press statement following the discussions. During today’s follow-up, Ambassador Bushra and Cde. Yol expressed their firm dedication to finalizing this MoU, recognizing it as a foundational step toward an intensive, ongoing partnership that prioritizes the shared interests of the SPLM and the Prosperity Party .
Reflecting on the progress made, the leaders addressed a range of matters, from bilateral interests to regional issues, and committed to putting forth a collective effort to ensure the mutual benefit of their peoples. Both parties emphasized the importance of collective action and have agreed to explore new avenues of collaboration to support further prosperity, infrastructural and economic development.
By reaffirming their commitments to work together, both the SPLM and the Prosperity Party of Ethiopia have ensured that this partnership remains dynamic, with a unified focus on fostering stability and shared progress.