The governments of Uganda and South Sudan are to form a joint permanent commission to deliberate on the key issues that concern both states.

This follows a newly acquired status for South Sudan as an independent state.

The Permanent secretary in the ministry of foreign affairs, Ambassador James Mugume says that Uganda had signed numerous agreements with Sudan which no longer apply after South Sudan became a sovereign state.

He says that the commission will among other things work on the numerous complaints raised by Ugandan traders operating in South Sudan and vice versa.

The commission will also focus on health, Education and infrastructure as key areas that may help the two countries work together.