India, Dec. 6 -- The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and South Sudan was held on December 4 in Juba, when they reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties.

The discussion ranged from multiple topics, including capacity building and human resource development, cooperation in health, technical and vocational training, trade and people-to-people relations, and discussed ways to further promote the partnership.

"Both sides expressed satisfaction with ongoing cooperation and expressed commitment to continue high level interaction and exchanges as well as regular meetings of institutional mechanism. The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues and reiterated their commitment to continue the close co...