South Sudan and Egypt on Thursday signed nine memoranda of understanding to strengthen relations and boost development in the new country.
Vice President Riek Machar told journalists after meeting Egyptian Prime Minister, Hesham Mohamed Qandil in Juba that their talks were fruitful.He said the two countries signed nine memoranda of understanding with five of them focusing on health.
Dr Machar did not mention specific projects discussed.
Hesham Mohamed Qandil said Egyptian government is willing to bring development and encourage investors to come and invest in South Sudan.
He said South Sudan is key player in the region and that his visit marks the new beginning.
Prime Minister added that Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi invited his South Sudanese counterpart Salva Kiir to visit Cairo.
Mohamed Qandil was accompanied to Juba by businessmen.
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