There are two main issues to discuss at the meeting: funding and security arrangements. In particular, plans and progress regarding cantonment, training, and the unification of forces. In addition, how to expedite the reconstitution of the DDR Commission.   
 
Our objective for this meeting is to bring out into the open all the above issues for discussions so that there is a common understanding among all stakeholders.
 
Our position has long been that the National Pre-Transitional Committee (NPTC) and the incumbent TGoNU should take the lead in mobilizing all requisite resources for implementation, establish effective mechanisms for transparent and accountable management of resources and support other mechanisms of the Agreement to effectively execute their mandate. 
 
I hope the presentation by the NPTC and the Joint Defence Board  JDB will provide detailed information on how they are going to execute their mandate as stipulated in the Agreement
 
Finally, I would like to underline that the more implementation of the peace agreement is owned by the people and government of South Sudan, the greater the chances of its success.