[PHOTOS] – Egypt’s 73rd National Day Celebrated in Juba

(JUBA) – The Governor of Central Equatoria State, H.E. Lt. Gen. Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, on Thursday joined the Egyptian Ambassador to South Sudan, H.E. Moatez Mostafa, to celebrate Egypt’s 73rd National Day in Juba, marking a renewed commitment between the two countries to deepen bilateral cooperation.

The celebration, held at Pyramid Hotel, brought together senior South Sudanese government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests to honour Egypt’s Revolution Day. The occasion commemorates the establishment of the Republic of Egypt following the 1952 revolution.

South Sudan’s National Minister of Health, Hon. Sarah Cleto Rial, attended the event as Guest of Honour. She highlighted the strong ties between Egypt and South Sudan, particularly in key sectors such as health, education and humanitarian assistance. Both parties reiterated their governments’ commitment to continue working together to improve service delivery and regional cooperation.

Governor Mujung described the event as “a symbol of enduring friendship,” stating that Egypt has remained a strategic partner to South Sudan, especially during times of humanitarian crisis and institutional development.

“We look forward to continued cooperation with Egypt in areas of mutual interest,” he said.

Egypt has supported various development efforts in South Sudan over the years, including the training of medical personnel, scholarships for South Sudanese students and humanitarian aid during periods of displacement and flooding.

Ambassador Mostafa reaffirmed Egypt’s ongoing support and interest in strengthening diplomatic relations, calling South Sudan “a brotherly nation with whom we share deep historical and cultural bonds.”

While the event celebrated Egypt’s national history, it also served as a platform to explore future collaboration, particularly in supporting South Sudan’s ongoing peace and recovery process.

Areas of cooperation between Egypt and South Sudan in recent years:

Sector	Type of Support from Egypt	Impact in South Sudan
Health	Training of medical workers, medical supplies	Improved service delivery in public hospitals
Education	Scholarships for South Sudanese students	Increased academic opportunities abroad
Humanitarian Aid	Relief supplies during crises	Assistance to internally displaced populations
Infrastructure	Technical cooperation and feasibility assessments	Planning and development of water and road systems

The event also highlighted the broader geopolitical cooperation between the two countries as members of the Nile Basin region.