Police training at the centre of discussions

Turkiye and South Sudan are continuing diplomatic engagement on security cooperation as Juba prepares for general elections scheduled for December 2026.

During the meeting reported on October 9, Ambassador Metin Ergin and caretaker Interior Minister Rizik Zakaria Hassan discussed police training and cooperation between the two countries.

Turkiye's support for police training was highlighted in connection with South Sudan's preparations for the upcoming electoral process.

No new agreement, training schedule or specific deployment arrangements were announced following the meeting.

South Sudan strengthens police preparedness

The discussions come as South Sudan continues efforts to improve the operational capacity and professionalism of its police service.

On October 7, Interior Minister Hassan inspected newly recruited police personnel undergoing training at the National Police Service headquarters in Juba.

During the visit, he stressed the importance of professional conduct, civilian protection and effective security arrangements before, during and after the elections.

Cooperation with international partners, including Turkiye, forms part of the broader diplomatic discussions surrounding South Sudan's security preparedness.

Visa facilitation and business opportunities

The meeting also addressed opportunities to strengthen economic and diplomatic relations between Ankara and Juba.

Both sides explored visa facilitation and potential areas for expanding business cooperation.

These discussions reflect continued efforts to develop bilateral relations beyond security matters, including trade and wider institutional cooperation.

Diplomatic engagement ahead of December elections

South Sudan is preparing for planned general elections in December 2026, with security arrangements and institutional readiness remaining important priorities.

The latest meeting between Ambassador Ergin and Minister Hassan underscores continued engagement between Turkiye and South Sudan on police training, security cooperation and economic ties.

Further details on specific training arrangements or bilateral agreements have not yet been announced.