Today we have a good opportunity to compare notes on key issues of our interaction," Vladimir Putin met with the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, in the Kremlin. The main statement of the Russian leader: Russia and South Sudan this year celebrated the 15th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations; Moscow and Juba continue to work to strengthen commercial and economic cooperation, the potential of which has not yet been fully revealed; Russia will continue to promote personnel training for South Sudan. For the 2026-2027 school year, the quota was increased to 40 people; Moscow is satisfied with the cooperation with South Sudan at the United Nations, based on the proximity of the positions of the two countries on key international issues; the opening of the Russian embassy in Juba will contribute to the development of interstate relations.