CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt and South Sudan have agreed to advance cooperation in youth and sports, with officials from both countries discussing joint programmes, exchange of expertise and activities aimed at bringing young people and athletes closer together.
Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports Gohar Nabil held talks with South Sudan’s Minister of Youth and Sports Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk to explore ways of expanding collaboration between the two countries.
The meeting was attended by Egyptian Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates for Sudan and South Sudan Affairs Ambassador Hani Salah, along with senior officials from the two ministries and representatives of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The discussions focused on proposals for strengthening cooperation in the period ahead, including the exchange of expertise and best practices and making greater use of the resources and capabilities available in both countries.
The two sides also discussed implementing joint programmes and activities targeting the youth and sports sectors.
Gohar Nabil described sport as an important form of soft power capable of bringing people closer and creating additional opportunities for communication and cooperation.
He said stronger collaboration in youth and sports could provide a solid foundation for developing relations between Egypt and South Sudan.
Atong Kuol Manyang Juuk welcomed closer cooperation with Egypt and conveyed greetings from the Government and people of South Sudan to Egypt and its people.
She expressed her country’s appreciation for the longstanding relations between the two countries and its commitment to expanding cooperation in youth and sports while benefiting from Egypt’s expertise and experience.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to maintain coordination and work towards activating areas of joint cooperation.
Photo credit: Ministry of Youth and Sports, Egypt
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