Juba [South Sudan], December 5 (ANI): India and South Sudan held the first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Juba, marking a significant step to strengthen bilateral relations. The consultations, held on 4 December 2025, took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere and reviewed the entire spectrum of ties between the two countries.
Discussions covered capacity building and human resource development, cooperation in health, technical and vocational training, trade, and people-to-people relations. Both sides expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation and committed to continue high-level interactions, regular meetings of institutional mechanisms, and exchanges.
The Indian delegation was led by Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary (WANA), Ministry of External Affairs, while the South Sudanese delegation was headed by Ambassador Philip Jada Natana, Director General for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of South Sudan.
The delegations also exchanged views on regional issues and reiterated determination to cooperate closely at the United Nations and other multilateral forums. During the visit, Dr. Suresh Kumar held meetings with senior South Sudanese leaders including Vice President James Wani Igga; Minister of Foreign Affairs Monday Semaya Kenneth Kumba; Minister of Mining Martin Abucha; Minister of Livestock & Fisheries Onyoti Adigo Nyikec; and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the partnership, noted progress across various sectors since establishing diplomatic relations, and agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation. They also agreed the next round of Foreign Office Consultations would be held in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced on X: “First ever Foreign Office Consultation between India and South Sudan was held on 4 December 2025 in Juba, led by Dr M. Suresh Kumar, JS (WANA) and Ambassador Philip Jada Natana, DG, Bilateral Relations.” (ANI)
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