Khartoum: Minister of Cabinet Affairs Dr. Lamia Abdelgafar praised the firm stance of the Government and people of Al-Gadarif State in supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces and supporting military units in the Battle of Dignity.
According to Sudan News Agency, during her meeting with the Acting Wali of Al-Gadarif, Lt. Gen. Mohamed Ahmed Hassan, and members of his government, Dr. Lamia affirmed plans to hold a joint session with the state government upon her return from Al-Gezira State to present the ‘Government of Hope’s’ vision for reconstruction and national revival. She also announced an upcoming visit by Prime Minister Dr. Kamal Idris to Kassala and Al-Gadarif States.
The minister expressed her understanding of the challenges facing the agricultural sector, underscoring the need to capitalize on the state’s high agricultural output-particularly sorghum-and to seek both immediate and long-term solutions to enhance the global competitiveness of Sudanese agricultural products. Dr. Lamia also commended Al-Gadarif State’s contribution to the humanitarian convoy heading to Al-Gezira State to participate in campaigns combating dengue fever and other epidemic diseases in war-affected areas.
The Acting Wali welcomed the minister and her accompanying delegation, wishing them success in their tour, which includes visits to Kassala, Al-Gadarif, and Al-Gezira States. The minister was accompanied by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism, Dr. Graham Abdel-Gadir, and the Director of the Emergency Directorate at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Montasir Mohamed Osman Al-Hassan. The visit is part of a nationwide inspection tour aimed at assessing the security and health situation across several states.