Red Sea State Wali Meets Chinese Chargé d’Affaires to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Cooperation

The Wali of Red Sea State, Lt. Gen. Mustafa Mohamed Noor, met today, Monday, with the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Sudan, Ambassador Zhang Xianghua, at his office at the Government Secretariat in Port Sudan. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and promote areas of joint cooperation.
In a press statement following the meeting, Mr. Zhang Xianghua expressed his pleasure at the meeting, which he described as taking place in an atmosphere of cordiality and mutual respect. He noted that the discussions focused on developing mechanisms for cooperation between China and Sudan in general, and with Red Sea State in particular, on issues of shared interest.
The Chinese Chargé d’Affaires revealed that his government had provided a financial grant of USD 10,000 to the Red Sea State government to support its efforts in combating epidemics and strengthening the state’s health sector.
On the cultural front, Mr. Zhang noted that this year marks the “Year of Cultural and Humanitarian Exchange between China and Africa”, highlighting that a series of cultural events will be organized in Sudan. These include the “Thank You China” event in collaboration with the Sudanese Peoples Association, scheduled for April, and the “Chinese Language Bridge” competition for Sudanese university students, which is set to begin this March.
The Chargé d’Affaires concluded by affirming China’s commitment to maintaining continuous communication and coordination with the Red Sea State government to implement all agreed-upon initiatives, in a manner that serves the interests of both friendly peoples.

TSC President Al-Burhan: No Coexistence with Rebels as Armed Forces Vow to Decisively Settle ‘Battle of Dignity’

The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Friday conducted an inspection visit to the village of Shukeiri, where he reviewed the site that was recently targeted by a drone attack carried out by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Dagalo family, militia.
TSC President was accompanied, during the tour, by the Director of the Military Intelligence Authority, Mohamed Ali Ahmed Sabir, who joined him in assessing the scale of the damage and the aftermath of the attack on the ground. During the visit, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan offered condolences to the families of those killed in the incident, which left several civilians dead and injured. He paid tribute to the martyrs who fell in the “Battle of Dignity and Pride” and commended residents of the area for their national stance and resilience in confronting the rebel militia.
Al-Burhan strongly condemned the crimes and violations committed by the rebel forces against unarmed civilians across the country, saying such acts were “devoid of humanity.” He reiterated the armed forces’ firm position toward the rebels, declaring: “There can be no coexistence with these rebels. We will neither accept them nor welcome their presence among us. Any party that bears arms or supports the rebellion under any name will not find us extending our hand to it.”
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces further renewed the armed forces’ pledge to the victims, affirming that military operations would continue until achieving a decisive victory, eliminating the rebellion, and restoring security and stability across the country. He also stressed that the blood of the victims “will not be shed in vain” and that justice would ultimately prevail. Meanwhile, Al-Burhan underscored the state’s commitment to supporting Shukeiri and providing all necessary services to local residents. For their part, villagers expressed appreciation for the visit, affirming their support for the armed forces in the Battle of Dignity and their determination to remain steadfast in the face of ongoing challenges.

TSC President Directs Formation of Supreme Committee to Support Education in Sudan

President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan directed the formation of a supreme committee to support education in the country, tasked with proposing solutions and recommendations to improve the educational environment.
This came during his attendance in Khartoum at the forum of state ministers of education, organized by the Ministry of Education and National Upbringing.
Minister of Education and National Upbringing Dr. Al-Tohami Al-Zein Hajar said in a press statement that the forum aims to develop visions and ideas for advancing education in Sudan. He noted that the participation of the TSC President provided an opportunity to brief him on the state of education in the country, which has been affected by the targeting and destruction of schools and educational institutions by the terrorist Al-Dagalo militia, in addition to outlining the problems and challenges facing the education sector across all states of Sudan. He added that the TSC President directed the payment of five months of salary arrears to teachers in Khartoum State. He also directed the rehabilitation of the printing press of the Ministry of National Education so it can resume printing school textbooks and supplying them to students in all states of Sudan. Dr. Hajar affirmed that the participation of the TSC President in the forum of state education ministers reflects the government’s commitment to advancing and developing the education sector by providing appropriate conditions and an enabling environment for students to achieve the required academic attainment.

Prime Minister Kamil Idris Reaffirms Sudan’s Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Somalia

Prime Minister Kamil Idris reaffirmed Sudan’s commitment to developing bilateral relations with Somalia during a meeting with the Speaker of the House of the People of Somalia, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nour, in Al-Madina. During the meeting, Idris expressed appreciation for the longstanding historical relations and the spirit of cooperation between the two countries, underscoring Sudan’s keenness to advance bilateral ties, expand areas of mutual interest, and develop a forward-looking vision for constructive cooperation between the two nations.
The two sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen and expand cooperation in a manner that serves the interests of both countries and their peoples.
Discussions also addressed the importance of security and stability across the Horn of Africa, with both sides stressing the need to reinforce regional stability and cooperation across the continent.
For his part, Sheikh Adan Mohamed Nour affirmed his country’s interest in developments in Sudan and expressed Somalia’s readiness to support Sudan and stand by it during the current circumstances. He also reaffirmed Somalia’s respect for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The Somali speaker further stressed his country’s commitment not to allow its territory to be used for any threat against Sudan, reaffirming that Somalia, both government and people, stands alongside Sudan in overcoming the ongoing war. At the conclusion of the meeting, Prime Minister Idris thanked the Somali speaker for his country’s supportive positions and reiterated the deep-rooted ties between the two nations. He also referred to Somalia’s own experience with conflict, underscoring the importance of African unity and regional stability.
Both sides agreed to maintain communication and advance bilateral relations while strengthening cooperation at the regional and international levels in ways that serve the interests of the two countries and their peoples.

Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Expresses Beijing’s Readiness to Contribute to Sudan’s Post-War Reconstruction

The Chinese Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires in Sudan, Xu Jian, expressed China’s readiness to contribute to rebuilding what has been destroyed by the war in Sudan, affirming that Beijing has incorporated proposals to this effect into its upcoming foreign policy framework.
During a press briefing in Port Sudan on Sunday, he noted the strength of relations between the two countries, stressing that Sudanese–Chinese ties have endured for more than six decades.
Xu said he had observed the Sudanese government’s seriousness in rebuilding Khartoum State and the rest of the country during his recent visit to Khartoum. He added that Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity are matters of great importance to China, which has consistently defended this principle. He further indicated that relations between the two countries continue to develop steadily, noting that China attaches special importance to Sudan.
The Chinese diplomat also reaffirmed Beijing’s commitment to implementing numerous economic projects between the two countries aimed at supporting Sudan’s development and advancing its infrastructure. He commended the efforts of the Sudanese government to safeguard the country’s territorial unity amid the challenges resulting from the events Sudan has witnessed since April 15, 2023.