The government of South Sudan can cooperate with Russia "based on the principle of mutual respect" and by "respecting the values" of each other's countries, according to Malual Bol Kiir, South Sudanese peace and security expert and political analyst.
South Sudan can "learn some of the best practices" from Russia to further develop.
"Russia is advanced in energy sectors and many sectors. If there are investors or partners from Russia who are willing to help South Sudan to develop some of the sectors, including the energy it would be a good idea as well as also to share those skills [...] give [South Sudanese] the necessary skills, equip them with the capacity to also come and develop this country," he explains.
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