The announcement was made on Monday, when South Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Monday Semaya K. Kumba, received Ms. Lotua’s letter of appointment in Juba.
In his remarks, Minister Kumba conveyed warm greetings to his Brazilian counterpart, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, and extended cordial regards from President Salva Kiir Mayardit to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
“We welcome Ms. Lotua’s appointment and see it as an important opportunity to deepen Brazil–South Sudan relations,” said Kumba, adding that the government looks forward to enhanced economic cooperation, foreign investment, and cultural exchange with Brazil.
Hon. Mary Juan Lotua Commits to Strengthening Ties
Ms. Lotua, in accepting her new role, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and reaffirmed her commitment to advancing mutual interests between Brazil and South Sudan.
“It is an honor to serve as Honorary Consul, and I am fully dedicated to promoting fruitful cooperation between our two countries,” she stated.
Role of an Honorary Consul
An honorary consul is an individual appointed by a foreign government to represent its interests in a host country, typically in regions where a full diplomatic mission may not exist. Their role focuses on:
- Facilitating economic and trade partnerships
- Promoting cultural and educational exchanges
- Supporting citizen services and bilateral initiatives
This appointment signals Brazil’s growing interest in engaging with South Sudan as the country opens up new frontiers in diplomacy, trade, and international relations.
