New Delhi, Dec. 5 -- The first round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and South Sudan was held on 04 December 2025 in Juba, South Sudan. Indian delegation was led by Dr. M. Suresh Kumar, Joint Secretary (WANA), Ministry of External Affairs and the South Sudanese side was led by H.E. Amb. Philip Jada Natana, Director General for Bilateral Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

The Consultations were conducted in a warm and friendly atmosphere, reflecting the close relations between the two countries. The Consultation reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties including capacity building & human resource development, cooperation in health, technical and vocational training, trade and pe...