Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry along with Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hossam Moghazy arrived in Juba on Wednesday.

During the visit, Shoukry will deliver a message from President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to South Sudanese President Salva Kiir.

Shoukry will also hold talks with his South Sudanese counterpart Barnaba Benjamin on ways of boosting bilateral ties in the various spheres.

They will also discuss the crisis in South Sudan and Egypt's mediation role in settling the crisis.

Shoukry will visit a number of development projects, which are being implemented in South Sudan.