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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Prof. Ahmed Mudawi Musa, affirmed Sudan's aspiration to upgrade its relations with the Republic of Turkey to the level of a broad strategic partnership, based on historical heritage and common ties, and translates the depth of relations between the two countries into practical programs and qualitative projects in the economic, health, educational and investment fields, in order to support recovery and reconstruction efforts and achieve the common interests of the two peoples.
This came during the speech delivered by the Minister at the celebration of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Sudan, today, the National Day of the Republic of Turkey, in the presence of the Turkish Ambassador to Sudan Fakhry Turker Oriya, and a number of ambassadors, heads of diplomatic missions and representatives of state institutions and international and regional organizations.
Mudawi stressed Sudan's appreciation of the Turkish positions in support of its unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the keenness of the Turkish leadership to support the Sudanese people in light of the exceptional circumstances experienced by the country as a result of the war that erupted in April 2023, and the humanitarian repercussions and extensive damage to state institutions, infrastructure and basic services.
The Minister conveyed the congratulations and greetings of the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, and Prime Minister Professor Kamel Idris, to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the government and the Turkish people, on the occasion of the national day, wishing Turkey continued progress and prosperity, and its people more prosperity and stability.
He praised Turkey's progress in the industrial, technological and economic fields, as well as its growing presence and influence on the international scene and the strengthening of its relations and partnerships with African countries, pointing out that Turkish expertise and capabilities represent an important asset that can be used to expand areas of bilateral cooperation and exchange of experiences and benefits between the two countries.
In the context, the Minister expressed Sudan's appreciation for the humanitarian efforts undertaken by Turkish institutions and organizations, especially the Turkish Red Crescent and the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Agency, and its food, medical and relief assistance, as well as its contributions to support the health sector and alleviate the suffering of those affected by the war, stressing Sudan's aspiration to continue and strengthen these efforts to contribute to overcome the repercussions of the war and restore security and stability.
He pointed out that the Sudanese-Turkish relations are based on a long history of human and cultural communication and interaction, and were strengthened through continuous communication between the leaderships of the two countries and the exchange of official visits and joint talks, stressing that the political will on both sides constitute a basis to move relations to wider horizons and consolidate them through effective partnerships and projects that achieve direct returns to the two countries.
Health and Education Cooperation
With regard to the prospects of sectoral cooperation, Mudawi explained that the health sector is one of the promising areas of partnership, through the use of Turkish expertise and potential in the rehabilitation of health institutions, the development of medical services, the exchange of expertise and training, the provision of medicines and medical supplies, as well as enhancing cooperation in various medical specialties.
In the field of higher education and scientific research, he stressed the importance of expanding partnerships between universities and educational and research institutions in the two countries, increasing opportunities for scholarships and training, and the exchange of academic and scientific expertise, which supports capacity building and the rehabilitation of Sudanese cadres, and contributes to the development of educational and research institutions and enhance their role in the recovery and reconstruction phase.
Investments in production and infrastructure sectors
The minister called for expanding areas of cooperation to include energy, electricity, renewable energy, infrastructure rehabilitation, as well as agriculture, livestock, mining, industry, transport, trade and investment, stressing the importance of major agricultural projects and joint investments in enhancing food security and achieving sustainable development.
He noted the role that Turkish institutions and companies operating in Sudan, especially the Turkish Agency for Cooperation and Coordination (TIKA), Bank Zara’a and Turkish Airlines, can play in supporting economic recovery efforts, stimulating investment and trade movement, and enhancing communication and rapprochement between the two peoples.
He reiterated Sudan's welcome to the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the country, stressing the readiness of the government and its institutions to provide the necessary facilities and strengthen the frameworks of joint cooperation, and work to follow up the implementation of agreed programs and projects, and overcome obstacles that may hinder bilateral relations, ensuring the transition from the level of understanding and coordination to practical and sustainable partnerships.
The minister concluded his speech by renewing Sudan's congratulations to Turkey, the leadership, government and people, on the occasion of its national day, expressing his country's aspiration to continue joint work and expand the horizons of cooperation to serve the aspirations of the two peoples, support peace, stability and development, and consolidate the historical friendship relations between the two countries.