South Sudan’s caretaker foreign minister, Ambassador Cecilia Adut Manyok, attended a meeting of African and Russian foreign ministers in Moscow on W...
South Sudan’s caretaker foreign minister, Ambassador Cecilia Adut Manyok, attended a meeting of African and Russian foreign ministers in Moscow on Wednesday as part of preparations for the Third Russia-Africa Summit.The Oct. 28 meeting was chaired by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and focused on strengthening diplomatic relations, advancing shared priorities and preparing key documents for consideration by heads of state.Ministers reviewed a draft Moscow Final Declaration outlining the long-term direction of Russia-Africa cooperation and a Partnership Action Plan for 2027-2029, which sets out strategic and political priorities for the three-year period.They also considered a proposed framework for cooperation on the civilian use of artificial intelligence.Peace and regional security featured prominently in the discussions, with ministers examining ways to address ongoing conflicts and instability across Africa and improve coordination in support of peace and stability.The meeting also provided an opportunity for bilateral consultations on trade, regional security and relations between Russia and individual African countries.Adut’s participation forms part of South Sudan’s engagement in the summit, where she is accompanying President Salva Kiir Mayardit.The meeting precedes the Third Russia-Africa Summit, which brings together African and Russian leaders to discuss political, economic and diplomatic cooperation.Source: South Sudan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
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