India, South Sudan officials review bilateral ties during first round of FOC. All details inside
The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and South Sudan was held on December 4 in Juba, when they reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties.
The discussion ranged from multiple topics, including capacity building and human resource development, cooperation in health, technical and vocational training, trade and people-to-people relations, and discussed ways to further promote the partnership.
The Indian delegation led by JS Suresh Kumar called on Hon Amb Monday Semaya K. Kumba, Minister of Foreign Affairs & IC of South Sudan.
— India in South Sudan (@eoijuba) December 4, 2025
They held Foreign Office Consultations, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral ties including trade, capacity building, and cultural links pic.twitter.com/rqZy5ASMhX
"Both sides expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation and expressed commitment to continue high level interaction and exchanges as well as regular meetings of institutional mechanism. The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues and reiterated their commitment to continue the close cooperation at the UN and other multilateral fora," the statement issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said.
During the visit, Dr. Suresh Kumar, also called on James Wani Igga, Vice President and Chief of Economic Cluster, Monday Semaya Kenneth Kumba, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Martin Abucha, Minister of Mining, Onyoti Adigo Nyikec, Minister of Livestock & Fisheries, and Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
During these meetings, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen the ongoing partnership.
"They noted with satisfaction, the progress made across various sectors since the establishment of diplomatic relations and agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation," the statement said.
It was also agreed that the next round of Foreign Office Consultations would be held in New Delhi at a mutually convenient date.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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