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....

President Kiir, Jets back home after attending 78th 'UNGA' in New York City, United States of America

President Salva Kiir Mayardiit a e Dr. Riek Machar. 


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President Salva Kiir Mayardiit returned back to Juba capital of South Sudan after participating in the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York. 


In his remarks, Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. James Pitia Morgan said President Kiir conducted several bilateral meetings with other world leaders in America on global peace and security.


Read about: Unity State Finance Minister given seven days ultimatum to comply and come for questioning or face action, Unity State Parliament declared.


While in America, President Kiir called for lifting of arms embargo, noting that the imposed sanctions are major impediments to the implementation of the peace agreement, as this has derailed the deployment of the necessary unified forces. 


On his part, Presidential Affairs Minister Dr. Barnaba Marial Benjamin said South Sudan ministers held sideline meetings with their counterparts in New York, adding that Education Minister secured 50 million US dollars deal for education sector.


Read about: President Kiir met with the South Sudanese in diaspora and urged them to be patriotic and good ambassadors.


This year the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly was held under the Theme-“Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity:Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals Towards Peace, Prosperity, Progress and the Sustainability For All”–affords an opportunity for member states to take mid-way assessment on the successes and shortfalls towards attaining the Global Goals.

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