Atbara: Federal Minister of Culture, Information, Tourism and Antiquities Khalid Al-Eisir expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to Nile River State, its government, and people. He particularly acknowledged Wali Dr. Mohamed El-Badawi Abdul-Majid Abuqroun; State Minister of Culture, Information, and Communications Mustafa Mohamed Othman Al-Sharif; General Corporation for Radio and Television Director-General Ibrahim Al-Buzai; the staff of the federal and state General Corporation for Radio and Television; and Sudan News Agency (SUNA).
According to Sudan News Agency, Al-Eisir also extended gratitude to Commander of the Artillery Corps in Atbara Major General Mohamed Al-Amin Hassan Abdul-Wahab, officers, soldiers, and citizens for their generous hospitality during his visit. He noted that this warm reception reflects the state's awareness of the importance of media, culture, history, and tourism, given its rich archaeological sites, historical landmarks, and its role as host to major national media institutions. This foundation, he said, promises strategic partnership between the federal ministry and the state government, with potential economic returns through cultural tourism, job creation, and investment in media, antiquities, and heritage.
Al-Eisir commended the state's exhibition, 'Made in the Nile River,' for showcasing productive capabilities and linking local resources to industrial and economic development. He also praised the state for hosting national media institutions over the past three years under challenging circumstances, demonstrating responsibility, solidarity, and unity.
Today, he laid the foundation stone for the second regional centre of the General Corporation for Radio and Television in Atbara, following the first centre inaugurated last year in Port Sudan. Al-Eisir concluded by thanking Nile River State once again for its generosity and warm welcome.