South Sudan President Salva Kiir departed for South Africa on a working trip to meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss smooth relations between the two states.
The Minister of Presidential Affairs Dr. Barnaba Mairal says the summit, scheduled for Wednesday, will focus on improving bilateral ties between the two countries.
He added that the two leaders will also discuss the implementation of the renewed peace accord and the turmoil in Sudan.
Marial also explained the potential areas of cooperation between the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the African National Congress (ANC) which have been ruling South Africa for years.
President Kiir is expected to meet with other prominent South African politicians and business executives during his visit to encourage commerce and investment between the two countries.
The visit is expected to strengthen the long-standing ties between South Sudan and South Africa and expand partnerships in the pursuit of lasting peace and development.