{"id":71317,"date":"2026-10-02T18:24:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T18:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71317"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T18:05:54","slug":"president-kiir-bids-farewell-to-uk-envoy-david-ashley-as-his-tour-of-duty-ends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=71317","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir Bids Farewell to UK Envoy David Ashley As His Tour Of Duty Ends"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\np.has-drop-cap:first-letter {\n    font-size: 3.2em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n    float: left !important;\n    line-height: 0.85 !important;\n    margin-right: 10px !important;\n    margin-top: 3px !important;\n    margin-bottom: -2px !important;\n    color: #DC2626 !important;\n    font-family: \"Georgia\", \"Times New Roman\", serif !important;\n    text-shadow: 1px 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. President Salva Kiir Mayardit. This latest engagement reflects the government&#8217;s ongoing commitment to advancing South Sudan&#8217;s developmental and peace objectives as the nation prepares for its upcoming democratic transition.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">JUBA, October 2, 2026 &mdash; The President of the Republic, His Excellency Salva Kiir Mayardit has bid farewell to outgoing British Ambassador to South Sudan David Ashley, marking the end of the diplomat&rsquo;s tour of duty in the country amid continued UK engagement in peace-building, humanitarian assistance and development.<\/p>\n<p>During a farewell meeting on Friday morning, Ambassador Ashley reaffirmed Britain&rsquo;s commitment to supporting peace in South Sudan and highlighted the United Kingdom&rsquo;s ongoing assistance in critical sectors, including health, education and humanitarian services.<\/p>\n<p>The discussions also touched on the Health Systems Transformation Project, with Ashley welcoming President Kiir&rsquo;s commitment to greater South Sudanese leadership in strengthening the country&rsquo;s health system.<\/p>\n<p>Caretaker Foreign Affairs&rsquo; Minister Cecilia Adut Manyok said President Kiir expressed appreciation to Ambassador Ashley for his dedicated service to the people of South Sudan throughout his tenure.<\/p>\n<p>The farewell comes as the UK continues to play a prominent role in South Sudan&rsquo;s humanitarian and development landscape, while diplomatic partners press for sustained progress on peace, governance and the delivery of basic services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2014 Analysis and additional reporting by Juba Global News Network.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:30px 0; padding:20px; background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a5f, #0f172a); border-radius:8px; text-align:center;\">\n<p style=\"color:white; font-size:16px; margin-bottom:15px;\"><strong>Stay Connected with Juba Global News Network<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#DC2626; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\u25b6 Subscribe on YouTube<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jubaglobal\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:inline-block; padding:12px 24px; background:#1E40AF; color:white; text-decoration:none; border-radius:6px; font-weight:600;\">\ud83d\udc4d Follow on Facebook<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color:#aaa; font-size:12px; margin-top:15px;\">#JubaGlobal #SouthSudan #OfficeOfThePresident<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Office of the President continues to drive the national agenda under the leadership of H.E. 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