Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry held separate talks on Wednesday with Namibia's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as well as with South Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Beatrice Wani-Noah.

Shoukry's meeting with Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is currently visiting Cairo, tackled means of promoting bilateral cooperation at all levels as well as a host of issues of mutual concern, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Hafez said.

The meeting falls within the framework of promoting cooperation with all African countries.

During the meeting with Wani-Noah, Sameh Shoukry asserted Egypt’s support of the implementation of the peace agreement in South Sudan.

Shoukry also pointed out that Egypt will continue to support South Sudan against obstacles facing the country including the COVID-19 pandemic and the floods, noting that Egypt is committed to rehabilitating South Sudanese cadres in all domains.

Meanwhile, Wani-Noah hailed Egypt’s role in supporting South Sudan in all fields.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ahmed Hafez also said the meeting tackled boosting bilateral relations and regional and international issues of mutual concern.

The two sides underlined the importance of maintaining current efforts to achieve strategic partnership between the two brotherly countries to serve mutual interests.