Photo courtesy of Egypt’s Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade.
Juba is promising partnership opportunities to Egyptian investors in sectors including agricultural food industries, such as juice and concentrate production, as well as textiles, energy, and infrastructure, the statement said, citing South Sudan’s Minister of Trade and Industry Joseph Mum Majak.
Majak highlighted Egypt’s investment environment and one-stop-shop services, pointing to updated legislation and the role of the country’s sovereign wealth fund in supporting joint investments and mitigating risks.
South Sudan is aiming to deepen economic and bilateral ties with Egypt while maintaining cooperation on Nile water management, security, and development.
The plans were discussed during a meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, Majak, and South Sudan’s Ambassador to Cairo, Kuol Nyok Kuol Arop.
Juba is seeking more stable economic growth with Egypt’s support amid political instability and spillover from the conflict in neighbouring Sudan.
South Sudan continues to face high levels of food insecurity and acute hunger, while large numbers of displaced people are denied lifesaving aid by their government despite billions of dollars in oil revenues and foreign assistance.
The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has entered its third year, leaving millions in need of humanitarian support.
Officials said closer cooperation could also support Egypt’s push towards a more private sector-led economy, which is expected to show results in the second quarter of 2026.
Egypt has been increasing funding, expanding digitalization, and seeking to attract more private investment, while offering technical support to improve economic coordination with South Sudan, including through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Cairo has also been coordinating with Sudan to give Egyptian companies priority in reconstruction projects, while using Sudan's raw materials and labour to support joint industrial projects across several sectors.
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