South Sudan praises Türkiye’s steadfast support

JUBA, South Sudan

A top official in South Sudan on Monday praised Türkiye’s steadfast support for his country.

The remarks came as Erdem Mutaf, Türkiye's head of mission in South Sudan, paid a courtesy visit to Semaya Kumba, South Sudan’s deputy foreign minister, in the capital Juba in a bid to enhance relations between the two countries.

The meeting discussed crucial issues, including current agreements and possible future ones between Türkiye and South Sudan in areas such as the economy, higher education, security cooperation, double taxation, and encouraging investment protection.

Semaya praised Mutaf's visit and expressed gratitude for Türkiye's steady support to South Sudan in various areas, including humanitarian and educational opportunities.

He added that the relationship between South Sudan and Türkiye is cemented by history, and South Sudan will continue to support Türkiye at the internal and international levels.

Semaya further reiterated the government's commitment to the peace process both internally and outside the country.

Mutaf expressed his appreciation and conveyed a congratulatory message to Sumaya from his counterpart, as well as briefing him on Türkiye's activities in the country.

Mutaf said Türkiye was among the first countries to recognize the independence of South Sudan in 2011 and will continue to support the country through humanitarian assistance, capacity building, and other areas.