First Vice President Salva Kiir on the Road Ahead in Sudan

With referenda on Southern Sudan and Abyei fast approaching, Sudan is increasingly the focus of global attention. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, on September 24th President Barack Obama will attend a high-level meeting on Sudan convened by United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon. In advance of this meeting, the U.S. Institute of Peace is pleased to host His Excellency General Salva Kiir Mayardit, first vice president of the Republic of Sudan and president of the Government of Southern Sudan.

First Vice President Kiir will discuss current relations between Sudan’s north and south, remaining aspects of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to be implemented, preparations for the referenda, the role of the international community in the referenda process and related issues.

Speakers

• H.E General Salva Kiir Mayardit
  First Vice President of the Republic of Sudan, President of the Government of Southern Sudan
• Richard H. Solomon, introduction
  President, U.S. Institute of Peace
• Jon Temin, moderator
  U.S. Institute of Peace