Finance Minister Asserts Sudan’s Economy Can Endure War’s Economic Strain

Omdurman: Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and leader of the Sudanese Justice and Equality Movement (JEM), Dr. Gebreil Ibrahim Mohamed, affirmed that the Sudanese economy is capable of withstanding the deep repercussions of the war and the pressures facing the country. He made these remarks during a meeting on Saturday with leaders of the native administration, tribal figures, and notables in Omdurman, in response to an invitation from Prince Awad Al-Jeed Al-Naeima, Emir of the Kawahla, in the presence of Al-Mak Mohamed Ajeeb Al-Hadi and several Maks, Sultans, Nazirs, Omdas, princes, and business and financial leaders.According to Sudan News Agency, the Finance Minister highlighted that Sudan is facing an economic and media war, in addition to the military conflict, as well as speculation in the foreign-exchange market aimed at weakening the state. He emphasized that the current economic conditions place a burden on citizens and that overcoming these issues requires national efforts, preservation o f state institutions, and the continuation of production and services.Prince Awad Al-Jeed Al-Naeima affirmed the Kawahla native administration's support for the state and its institutions, commending the Finance Minister's role during the war. He noted that economic hardship should be viewed within the context of the war's exceptional circumstances, emphasizing that macroeconomic management is a shared responsibility among state institutions, particularly the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank of Sudan. He called for stronger coordination between fiscal and monetary policies and cautioned against attributing economic challenges to the performance of a single institution.Kawahla leaders at the meeting expressed their support for state institutions and saluted the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Joint Force, and supporting formations, acknowledging their sacrifices in military operations and the advances made in Singa, Al-Dinder, Wad Madani, and Khartoum.The meeting also addressed attempts to cast doubt on the role of the Joint Force by attributing certain individual practices to the force as a whole. Participants stressed the need to distinguish between individual violations and the overall role and sacrifices of the force.Participants commended the sacrifices made by the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Joint Force, and supporting formations, affirming their support for efforts to restore security and stability and preserve Sudan's unity. The meeting concluded by underscoring the importance of national unity, strengthening social cohesion, and the role of the native administration in supporting the state during the war and mitigating its social and economic repercussions.