[Regnum] Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with his South Sudanese counterpart, General Chol Thon Balok . The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense reported this on September 29.
It is noted that during the meeting, promising cooperation projects in the defense sector were discussed, and the parties exchanged views on current issues of regional security.
At the meeting, the importance of the partnership between the military departments of Russia and South Sudan was noted to ensure security and stability in Central Africa. The defense ministers of the two countries agreed on further joint steps to develop bilateral relations in the military field, the press service clarified.
As Regnum reported, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin on September 28 with his South Sudanese counterpart Salva Kiir, during which he noted that much remains to be done for the economic development of the two countries. According to Putin, Russian-South Sudanese relations are developing very intensively. He recalled that Moscow was one of the first to recognize the sovereignty and independence of South Sudan.
Putin noted that the two countries have many good opportunities in a variety of areas, including energy. He expressed hope that the existing developments, including the construction of a refinery in South Sudan with the participation of a Russian company and the creation of the second stage of this plant, will benefit the development of our trade and economic ties.
In addition, the Russian leader emphasized that the further development of the two countries should be linked to ensuring security in the region.
As, in turn, Salva Kiir noted, the South Sudanese authorities do not see alternatives to friendship with Russia and intend to develop cooperation with Moscow.