The Arab League welcomed on Sunday the formation of a new national unity government in South Sudan.

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit congratulated the South Sudan leaderships for reaching an agreement on forming the new government, a well-placed source at the AL general secretariat said.

Abul Gheit considered this agreement as an important step to realize security and stability in the country.

The AL chief urged the international community to support South Sudan to realize peace.