Khartoum – OnePress

The Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, awarded the Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Sudan, Ambassador Hani Salah, the Order of the Niles of the First Class, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure in Sudan, on the occasion of the end of his duties.

The ceremony was held in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mohideen Salem, who also witnessed the receipt of a written letter from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on ways to develop bilateral relations and enhance joint cooperation between Khartoum and Cairo in various fields.

In a press statement after the meeting, Ambassador Hani Salah expressed his happiness with the honor, considering that it represents appreciation of Egypt and the deep-rooted historical relations between the Sudanese and Egyptian peoples.

He pointed out that the restoration of the presidential palace represents a symbol of national sovereignty, expressing confidence in Sudan's ability to overcome the challenges of the stage and achieve more progress at the field and political levels.

The Egyptian ambassador explained that he will assume his new duties as Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Sudan and South Sudan, stressing his continued efforts to enhance cooperation between the two countries.

Hani Salah conveyed the Egyptian leadership's continued support for Sudan during the current stage, expressing his hope that the coming period will witness a serious launch of the peace process, along with construction and reconstruction efforts across the country.