Minister Sewilam expressed his great pleasure at the opening of the centre, which is a significant cooperation project between the two countries' ministries.

He said this centre represents a crucial step towards enhancing local capacities in South Sudan to address climate change and predict rainfall.

Sewilam also emphasized that the centre is equipped with the latest technologies and scientific tools to improve water resources management and reduce risks associated with floods and droughts in South Sudan.

Moreover, the centre will provide accurate data and scientific recommendations to support South Sudanese decision-makers in water management and early warning of flood dangers, he added. 

Sewilam also underscored the importance of continued cooperation between research and scientific institutions in both countries to maximize the benefits of the centre's capabilities.

He pointed out that the centre's team includes elite experts and specialists who will deliver top-notch services in this field.

Sewilam arrived in Juba on Monday, heading a high-level technical delegation from the ministry, for an official four-day visit.

According to the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, the visit will include technical discussions between the two sides, the inauguration of the prediction centre, and the launch of two projects for cleaning Bahr Al-Ghazal and drilling groundwater wells for drinking water.

Furthermore, the visit will include a meeting between Minister Sewilam and the South Sudanese vice president along with several key state leaders.

Egypt's Ambassador to South Sudan Moataz Mustafa Abdel-Kader and many senior officials and experts in the water resources field attended the inauguration.