Fresh Diplomatic Momentum Between Khartoum and Juba
After a three-day visit to Port Sudan, South Sudanese Foreign Affairs Minister Monday Semaya Kumba landed in Juba citing “renewed resolve” with Sudanese counterparts to tackle shared threats. Officials framed the talks as a reboot of 2012 mechanisms that had fallen dormant during successive crises.
Joint Committees Re-Activated for Security and Politics
Spokesperson Apuk Mayen confirmed that both ministries will co-chair revived committees on political dialogue and border security. The bodies are expected to meet regularly, exchange intelligence and draft coordinated responses to militia activity that has disrupted commerce and community movement along the 2,000-kilometre frontier.
Economic Cooperation: Oil, Trade and Banking Windows
Energy dominated the agenda. Sudanese Minister of Energy Mutasim Ibrahim and Kumba pledged to safeguard export pipelines threatened by clashes between the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Plans include emergency repairs, joint patrols and the opening of banking channels to reassure investors.
Focus on Social Sectors and Cross-Border Mobility
Delegations also discussed infrastructure, education and health partnerships. According to officials, new protocols aim to streamline visas for traders, organise pastoralist routes and protect civilians in contested zones. Malik Agar, Vice-Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, labelled the package “a people-centred roadmap”.
Regional Significance Amid Ongoing Conflict
Analysts note that stabilising Sudan–South Sudan ties could ease wider Horn of Africa tensions. With crude exports accounting for vital revenue in both economies, functional security corridors are seen as essential. Observers cautiously welcome the committees, stressing that implementation will test political will on both sides.