Khartoum: The Undersecretary of Planning at the Ministry of Finance, Mohammed Bashar, has confirmed the government’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships with the private sector at local, regional, and international levels. The focus is on creating an investment-friendly environment through the implementation of adaptable policies as outlined in the Sudanese Investment Act.
According to Sudan News Agency, the ministry is keen on offering the necessary facilities to attract foreign investment and providing logistical and technical support for key projects. Emphasis is placed on reinforcing Sudanese-Saudi strategic partnerships that could benefit both nations, drive development in Sudan, and help achieve the state’s goals in food security and sustainable energy.
In a comprehensive meeting at the ministry, Bashar engaged with Ahmed Al-Sahli, a member of the Saudi-Sudanese Business Council and Chairman of Rayij Company. The discussion centered on a proposal for strategic partnerships between Sudan and Saudi Arabia in the sugar industry and related fields. The aim is to close the existing sugar production gap, achieve self-sufficiency, and enhance the product’s added value in industries such as ethanol and energy production.
The initiative also seeks to establish Sudan as a regional hub for sugar production and export.
Ahmed Al-Sahli highlighted that his visit was intended to strengthen economic relations between Sudan and Saudi Arabia, identify promising investment opportunities, and present them to Saudi investors. Plans are in motion to organize an investment forum to address challenges in import and export processes.
The meeting was also attended by the Director General of External Financing and the Director General of Corporation and Companies at the Ministry of Finance.