Russia to Open Embassy in Juba: A New Chapter in South Sudan–Russia Relations

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‎ ‎In a significant diplomatic move, the Russian Federation is preparing to open its embassy in South Sudan between September and October 2025, marking a major milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. ‎ ‎The news was confirmed by South Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay, during a farewell event for a South Sudanese ICT delegation that recently attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025). ‎ ‎A Long-Awaited Diplomatic Presence ‎The planned opening of a Russian embassy in Juba is seen as a long-overdue development in South Sudan-Russia relations.  ‎ ‎Since South Sudan gained independence in 2011, Russia has maintained diplomatic accreditation to Juba from its embassy in Khartoum.  ‎ ‎The establishment of a permanent diplomatic mission in the South Sudanese capital is expected to significantly boost cooperation, streamline consular services, and facilitate more direct political, economic, and cultural exchanges....

Sudan’s Envoy: We have full confidence on President Kiir to mediate the Sudanese conflict.




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Sudan envoy to South Sudan said that they have full confidence on President to peacefully resolve the Sudanese conflict. 

 

Juba, (8th May 2023)- Sudan’s Special Envoy Dafallah al Haj has said the Sudanese people have full confidence on President Kiir to mediate the Sudanese conflict. 


Ambassador Dafallah was speaking to journalists in Juba on Monday after briefing President Salva Kiir Mayardit on the current situation in the Sudan.


The Envoy who was dispatched by General Abdel Fattah al Burhan also said Juba remains a prime place for the Sudanese peace talks, due to its closeness to the hearts of the people of Sudan.


On his part, South Sudan’s Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Deng Dau Malek says IGAD, African Union and the United Nations have all entrusted President Kiir with the responsibility to bringing the Sudanese warring parties to a negotiating table.  


The Minister says, President Kiir calls on the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces to fully adhere to the agreed ceasefire in order to allow humanitarians reach the people trapped by the conflict.


Delegates from the two warring sides are currently in Saudi Arabia for pre-negotiations, aimed at opening up humanitarian corridors and provision of essential services to the Sudanese people trapped by the conflict.

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