{"id":49368,"date":"2026-11-02T13:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=49368"},"modified":"2026-11-02T13:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T11:21:54","slug":"president-kiir-returns-to-juba-after-russia-africa-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/02\/president-kiir-returns-to-juba-after-russia-africa-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"President Kiir returns to Juba after Russia-Africa summit"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Yiep Joseph <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

President Salva Kiir Mayardit has returned to Juba following his participation in the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, where he called on Russian and international investors to support South Sudan.<\/p>\n

Kiir arrived in the capital on Saturday morning, October 31, 2026, after attending the high-level gathering aimed at strengthening cooperation between Russia and African countries.<\/p>\n

During his address to the summit, Kiir highlighted South Sudan’s natural resources and encouraged Russian investors to consider opportunities in agriculture, petroleum, mining and tourism.<\/p>\n

\u201cSouth Sudan is blessed with natural resources, which offer investment opportunities in agriculture, petroleum, mining, and tourism. To secure mutual benefits through the responsible development of these resources, we welcome investors from the Russian Federation and other interested nations to invest in South Sudan,\u201d Kiir said.<\/p>\n

He said attracting foreign investment would create opportunities for economic development and strengthen cooperation between South Sudan and its international partners.<\/p>\n

The president also expressed support for implementing the Russian-African Partnership Forum Action Plan for 2027\u20132029, describing it as an important framework for expanding cooperation between Russia and African countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am therefore affirming my support for the implementation of the Russian-African Partnership Forum Action Plan 2027-2029. This will enhance the broad-based cooperation between the Russian Federation and African states,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

During the visit, South Sudan and Russia also signed a Memorandum of Understanding and a Letter of Acceptance concerning the proposed transfer of former Petronas shares in two major oil consortiums to Russian state-owned company Zarubezhneft.<\/p>\n

The affected consortiums are Dar Petroleum Operating Company (DPOC) and Greater Pioneer Operating Company (GPOC).<\/p>\n

The proposed arrangement signals potential expansion of Russian involvement in South Sudan’s petroleum sector, subject to the necessary procedures.<\/p>\n

Kiir also held bilateral discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, focusing on strengthening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest.<\/p>\n

Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Cecilia Adut Manyok, said the summit provided an important platform for African leaders and Russia to strengthen diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n

She said discussions explored opportunities for cooperation in economic development, security and other sectors of mutual interest.<\/p>\n

The president’s return to Juba follows his participation in the summit as South Sudan continues seeking international partnerships to develop its economy and attract investment into key sectors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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