Photos: Egypt sends 100 tons of humanitarian aid to flood-affected communities in South Sudan

CAIRO – 29 June 2024: Four military planes have transported tons of medicines, medical supplies, food materials, and tents from Egypt to South Sudan, according to a statement from the Cabinet on Saturday.

The Egyptian ministries of health and social solidarity, in collaboration with the Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), provided the assistance, said the Egyptian Armed Forces’ Spokesman Gharib Abdel Hafez.

Hani Sewilam, the Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, received the shipments at Juba International Airport.

He stated that the shipment consists of 100 tons of humanitarian aid, sent as a gift from the people of Egypt.

Sewilam highlighted addressing various projects in South Sudan during his visit, including groundwater wells, rainwater harvesting, and flood prediction initiatives.

These projects are designed to protect the people in areas of South Sudan that are affected by floods.

The aid was dispatched under the directives of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to show support for South Sudan. Sewilam and his South Sudanese counterpart, Pal Mai Deng, received the aid at Juba International Airport.

Joint cooperation

Sewilam emphasized that these efforts are part of the longstanding relations between the two countries, demonstrating Egypt's commitment to supporting South Sudan.

South Sudanese officials expressed deep appreciation for Egypt's supportive stance, as well as the cooperation and coordination between the two nations.

This assistance is in line with Egypt's role in supporting various African countries.

Sewilam has concluded a recent visit to South Sudan to exchange views with officials there about joint development projects between the two countries, with a focus on boosting their partnership to achieve sustainable development.

During the visit, Sewilam and Pal Mai Deng inaugurated the Bahr El-Ghazal River Clearing Project in Bentiu in South Sudan’s Unity State.

The ministers also inaugurated the Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) to enhance South Sudan’s capabilities in to confront climate change.