Tokyo: Al-Rayah Haidoub presented his credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sudan to Japan to His Majesty Emperor Naruhito Akihito on June 12, 2025.
According to Sudan News Agency, the Ambassador conveyed the greetings and sincere wishes of good health and well-being from the President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency General Abdel-Fattah Al-Burhan, to the Emperor of Japan. The Ambassador expressed gratitude to His Majesty the Emperor, the State of Japan, and its people for their ongoing cooperation and development support for Sudan, highlighting Japan’s commitment to assisting Sudan in rebuilding after the war.
His Majesty the Emperor acknowledged the progress in bilateral relations and the collaborative efforts towards development and prosperity. He requested the Ambassador to convey his greetings and appreciation to the TSC President, along with his hopes for the success of Sudan’s development initiatives.
Ambassador Al-Rayah Haidoub, who has previously served in Sudanese embassies in China and South Korea, emphasized his dedication to enhancing economic and investment ties with Japan. He aims to attract Japanese companies to Sudan and foster collaboration between universities in both countries in scientific and technological research.
In line with this mission, the Ambassador has visited several universities, including Kobe University and Tokyo University of International Studies, which have expressed interest in establishing partnerships with Sudanese institutions such as the University of Khartoum and the International University of Africa. His upcoming visit to Totri University will focus on strengthening ties with the University of Khartoum and the Agricultural Research Corporation, and reviewing the JICA-led heat-resistant wheat project in Gezira and Kassala.
The Ambassador remains committed to securing Japanese development support for the reconstruction of war-affected regions, drawing on Japan’s historical expertise in this area.