High-Level Sudan–South Sudan Diplomatic Visit in Juba
Sudan’s Deputy Chairman of the Sovereign Council, Malik Agar Eyre, arrived in Juba on Sunday for a high-level bilateral visit, South Sudanese officials said. The trip is presented as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen relations between South Sudan and Sudan.
Juba Airport Reception Signals Official Engagement
At Juba International Airport, Agar was received by Presidential Advisor on National Security Affairs Tut Gatlauk Manime and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Monday Sumaya Kumba, alongside other senior government officials, according to the official account of the visit.
Written Message From Al-Burhan to President Salva Kiir
South Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said Agar is expected to deliver a written message from Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, President of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, to President Salva Kiir Mayardit.
The ministry framed the exchange as a formal channel for leadership-level communication, consistent with established diplomatic practice between the two neighbouring states.
Bilateral Cooperation and Partnership: The Ministry’s Framing
In its statement, the ministry said the visit reflects a continued commitment by Juba and Khartoum to maintain and strengthen cooperation and partnership. It did not provide additional details on the specific agenda or timelines for the talks.
For observers, the language used by the ministry points to a focus on continuity, with officials emphasising state-to-state engagement and the practical management of relations.
Regional Diplomacy in Focus for Young African Audiences
For many young Africans tracking regional affairs, such visits offer a window into how governments use diplomatic missions, written messages, and public receptions to signal priorities and manage cross-border relationships.
As presented by the ministry, Agar’s presence in Juba is positioned as a step toward reinforcing bilateral coordination through direct engagement between senior leaderships (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation statement; Eye Radio report).