S.Sudanese Vice-President: Relations with Egypt reached high levels

CAIRO – 1 August 2021:  The relations between Egypt and South Sudan had reached very high levels, said South Sudan's Vice President James Wani Igga in media remarks to Extra News on Saturday.

 

He added that his country agreed with President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on enhancing cooperation in the fields of investment, electricity, water, health, education.

 

"We are ready for economic partnership with Egypt in various fields,” he said, adding that an international expo in Juba for Egyptian products, set to be held annually.

 

On July 27, 2021, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli emphasized Egypt's full support for the efforts exerted by South Sudan to achieve peace across the country, build on what has been reached through the Revitalized Peace Agreement, and proceed with implementing the agreement provisions as regards the transitional phase.

 

Madbouli made the remarks during a joint press conference with South Sudan's Vice President James Wani Igga in Cairo at the conclusion of the first session talks of the Egyptian-South Sudanese higher committee, which was attended by high-level ministerial delegations from the two sides.