The Vice President of the Government of South Sudan, Dr. Riek Machar said relations between South Sudan and South Africa will remain unchanged.

Speaking to Miraya FM Machar said resignation of President Thabo Mbeki would not affect bilateral relationship between the two countries.

South Africa has trained over (800) eight hundred south Sudanese professionals in various capacities in the last three years.

Vice President Machar gave his statements at Juba International Airport before heading to Khartoum on official trip.

Speaking to the media before departure, the Vice President said his six-man delegation was traveling to sort out outstanding issues with the government in Khartoum.