<p >, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Dr. James Pitia Morgan has received a congratulatory message from Russian President Vladimir Putin to President Salva Kiir Mayardit as South Sudan marks its 15th Independence Anniversary. This comes during a meeting between Minister Dr. Morgan and the Chargé d’Affaires of the Russian Federation to South Sudan, Dmitrii Gusev in Juba. During the meeting, Ambassador Gusev delivered an invitation for President Kiir to attend the upcoming Russia–Africa Summit.<o:p></o:p></p><p > </p><p> </p><p >The two sides discussed key areas of mutual cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and expanding cooperation for the mutual benefit of both countries.<o:p></o:p></p>
