Khartoum: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem, congratulated the Sudanese people on the significant victories achieved by the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Joint Force, and supporting forces, affirming that Khartoum is recovering despite the extensive destruction it suffered due to militia attacks.
According to Sudan News Agency, Ambassador Salem's remarks were delivered during a ceremony on Thursday evening to launch development and refurbishment projects for the new premises of the Consulate General of the Republic of Sudan in Jeddah. The event was attended by various officials, including Ambassador Farid bin Saad Al-Shihri, Director-General of the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in the Makkah Region, State Minister at the Ministry of Finance Dr. Mohamed Nour Abdel-Daim, deans of the Arab and African diplomatic corps, several heads of diplomatic missions accredited to the Kingdom, and prominent members of the Sudanese community.
The Foreign Minister praised Saudi Arabia's consistent and supportive positions towards Sudan, expressing his gratitude and appreciation to the Kingdom's leadership, represented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for their attention to Sudanese issues. He also conveyed Sudan's gratitude to the Saudi people for their hospitality towards the Sudanese community, wishing for the continued safety and prosperity of Saudi Arabia and the land of the Two Holy Mosques.
The minister expressed hope that all bilateral agreements between Sudan and Saudi Arabia would be implemented, further strengthening the brotherly relations and joint cooperation between the two countries. State Minister at the Ministry of Finance Dr. Mohamed Nour Abdel-Daim commended the Sudanese community's solidarity with the Consulate General in Jeddah, which contributed to the launch of the new consulate premises. He emphasized that this achievement at this particular time demonstrated continued progress towards achieving sustainable development goals both inside and outside Sudan.
Sudan's Consul General in Jeddah, Ambassador Kamal Ali Osman, noted that the launch of the project marked the beginning of a new phase in developing the consular working environment and improving the quality of services provided to citizens. He explained that the project includes refurbishment of the premises and the establishment and equipping of a modern hall for visitors and public events, aiming to improve efficiency and meet the expectations of members of the Sudanese community in the western region.
Ambassador Osman added that the project represents an important step towards establishing a more developed institutional presence for the Consulate and transforming the new premises into a fa§ade worthy of Sudan and the distinguished brotherly relations between Sudan and Saudi Arabia. The development works, he said, are designed to enhance the quality of consular services and provide a more suitable environment for visitors and employees, thereby improving overall performance and service delivery. He concluded that the consulate project is a significant addition to consular work and reflects a positive image of Sudan, including briefings on the latest developments and events in the country.