Salva Kiir attends Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Eyeradio
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir travelled to Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October. His departure from Juba on 26 October aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and cooperation with Russia, according to the Office of the President of South Sudan.
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit left Juba on Monday, 26 October, for Moscow, where he will attend the third Russia-Africa summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October, according to the Office of the President of South Sudan. Juba intends to strengthen its diplomatic relations and expand cooperation with Russia and other African countries.
African leaders and Russian officials are expected to discuss strategic partnerships and economic cooperation. The talks are expected to cover trade, investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, education, technology and security in particular.
The trip comes after Salva Kiir prepared for December’s elections in South Sudan on 10 October. On 21 October, South Sudanese young people called for a review of detentions before the elections.
