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BRUSSELS, Nov 10 (KUNA) -- EU Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs will
hold a serious of political talks with President Salva Kiir and ministers of
the government of South Sudan in Juba on Thursday.
A statement by his office today said Piebalgs will present a draft country
development strategy paper, which was endorsed by the EU development
ministers.
If approved by South Sudan, the paper will enable EU Member States and the
European Commission to programme their funds jointly and improve efficiency of
EU aid.
Piebalgs will also discuss political issues, such as political relations
with the North, human rights and good governance issues, including corruption.
He will also meet with United Nations Special Rapporteur Hilde Johnson to
discuss security issues and other representatives of international community,
added the statement. (end)
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