By No. 1 Citizen
The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Juba has announced the arrival of Mr. Roar Haugsdal as the new Ambassador South Sudan. Ambassador Haugsdal succeeds former Ambassador Linken Nymann Berryman.
Prior to his appointment, Ambassador Haugsdal held prominent roles within the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Minister Counsellor and Charge d’affaires a.i. in Baghdad, Iraq, and Deputy Head of Mission in Amman Jordan.
Ambassador Haugsdal has also served in the Department of Humanitarian Affairs, and at the Norwegian Embassy in The Hague in the Netherlands.
With a comprehensive understanding of international relations and an extensive background in diplomacy and development collaboration, Ambassador Haugsdal is equipped to further strengthen the long-standing relationship between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of South Sudan.
“I am delighted to arrive in Juba to start my tenure as Norwegian Ambassador. Here, I will be focusing on key areas of Norwegian engagement in South Sudan, including supporting the implementation of the Peace Agreement, addressing the humanitarian crisis, and advancing development priorities such as education, women, peace and security, good governance, and human rights,” he said in a statement.
“I also look forward to visiting the various regions of this vast and diverse nation.”
Norway has consistently stood by the people of South Sudan in their journey towards peace and progress, and this partnership will continue to be a cornerstone of Ambassador Haugsdal’s work.