<p >The Minister of Presidential Affairs, Africano Mande, has engaged in extensive discussions with Sudanese Ambassador to South Sudan, Essam El-Din Mohamed Hassan Karar, on strengthening relations between the two countries. The two officials also centered their talks on promoting investment and cross-border trade for regional economic integration. Speaking to the media, Diplomat Karar says the engagement seeks to advance economic integration and create more opportunities for trade cooperation. <o:p></o:p></p><p > </p><p> </p><p >Presidential Press Secretary Arek Ajou Deng, says both sides emphasise the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the shared border and sustaining strong ties between Juba and Khartoum. <o:p></o:p></p>
