South Sudan's ambassador to Cairo discusses the situation of the South Sudanese community with the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

The capital witnessed Cairo Meeting diplomatically Importantly, he brought together an ambassador South Sudan I have Egypt، Qual Nyok Qual ArupThe ambassador Yasser SrourThe Assistant Foreign Minister and Director of the Sudan and South Sudan Department met to discuss the situation of the South Sudanese community. Sudanese In Egypt and the challenges it has faced recently.

The meeting was held on April 26, 2026 at the headquarters Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs In Cairo, the South Sudanese ambassador accompanied the consul. Pamela Albert. The meeting was characterized by a friendly atmosphere that reflects the depth of bilateral relations between the two countries, in light of a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation and overcoming obstacles facing citizens.

Discussion of the community's situation

The discussions focused on the situation of the South Sudanese community residing in Egypt, particularly in light of recent measures that have affected some of its members. The two sides discussed the challenges related to legal residency and ways to streamline procedures while ensuring respect for Egyptian laws and taking into account the humanitarian and social circumstances of the community.

For his part, Ambassador Yasser Sorour affirmed that the current procedures do not target any specific nationality, but rather encompass all foreigners residing in Egypt. He emphasized the importance of obtaining valid residency permits in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. He explained that adhering to legal residency requirements is a fundamental condition for ensuring stability and avoiding any legal problems.

At the same time, he expressed his understanding of the challenges facing the South Sudanese community, stressing that these concerns would be conveyed to the relevant authorities, foremost among them Egyptian Ministry of InteriorTo study it and consider the possibility of providing appropriate facilities.

The meeting highlighted the keenness of both sides to maintain the strong relations that bind Egypt and South Sudan, which are based on joint cooperation and mutual respect.

Both sides also stressed the importance of continued coordination to address issues of concern to citizens, especially in light of the current regional circumstances.

This meeting comes within the framework of broader diplomatic efforts aimed at regulating the status of foreigners residing in Egypt, in a way that achieves a balance between the application of the law and consideration of humanitarian dimensions.

The coming period is expected to witness more coordination between the concerned parties to facilitate procedures and improve the conditions of communities, in order to enhance social stability.

At the conclusion of the meeting, both sides affirmed that dialogue and cooperation remain the best way to resolve any challenges, while emphasizing the importance of respecting the local laws of the host country, which reflects a positive image of bilateral relations and enhances the climate of trust between the various parties.