CAIRO – 27 July 2021: The first round of the joint Higher Committee’s preparatory meetings at the expert and ministerial levels between Egypt and South Sudan were held on July 27, which is considered the first joint committee to take place since signing the establishment agreement in January 2012. This comes within the framework of strengthening joint economic relations between Egypt and South Sudan, and shows Egypt’s keenness to strengthen economic relations with countries of the African region. The Minister of International Cooperation Rania A. Al-Mashat chaired the coordination meeting at the ministerial level with the participation of several Egyptian and South Sudanese entities. Minister Al-Mashat referred to the Egyptian President’s visit to South Sudan in November 2020 and his directives to advance development efforts and joint relations between both countries. It also leads to strengthening Egyptian investments that aim to deepen economic relations between Egypt and South Sudan, which in turn makes room for enhancing private sector’s engagement.

Source: Egypt Today July 27, 2021 14:27 UTC