Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for Sudan and South Sudan Affairs Ahmed Fadel Yacoub has met with South Sudan's Army Chief of Staff Paul Malong Awan to discuss cooperation between the two countries.

Awan handed over the army's shield to Yacoub in appreciation of Egypt's support for his country. 

Awan thanked the Egyptian Defense Ministry for medical and food aid it sent to South Sudan, Yacoub told MENA correspondent here.

Source: MENA