President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Monday departed Juba for Moscow, Russia, to participate in the Third Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 28–29, as South Sudan seeks to strengthen diplomatic relations and expand cooperation with Russia and other African countries.
The summit is expected to bring together African leaders and Russian officials to discuss strategic partnerships, diplomatic relations and opportunities for economic cooperation across key sectors.
According to the Office of the President, the discussions are expected to cover trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, technology and security.
South Sudan is seeking to deepen its engagement with Russia as part of broader efforts to strengthen international partnerships and explore opportunities for economic development.
The two-day summit will provide a platform for participating countries to discuss areas of mutual interest and identify potential avenues for cooperation amid growing engagement between Russia and African nations.
President Kiir’s participation comes as South Sudan continues to pursue diplomatic and economic partnerships aimed at supporting its development priorities.
The Office of the President announced Kiir’s departure on Monday, October 26.
