Port sudan: Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, expressed the appreciation and gratitude of the Government and people of Sudan to sisterly and friendly countries, as well as regional and international organizations, commending their supportive positions toward the Sudanese people during their ordeal and the significant efforts they have undertaken in this regard.
According to Sudan News Agency, this sentiment was conveyed during a briefing delivered on Tuesday in Port Sudan to diplomatic missions and international and regional organizations accredited to the Republic of Sudan. The briefing focused on arrangements for the return of state institutions to resume operations from the capital, Khartoum. The event was attended by the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Muawiya Othman Khalid.
During the briefing, Jabir highlighted the extensive efforts exerted by the Higher Committee for Preparing the Environment for Return to Khartoum State to restore normal conditions and create a conducive environment for citizens' return. He affirmed that the government is moving forward with implementing plans aimed at restoring basic services and reinforcing stability.
The TSC Member called for a gradual transition of embassies and for organizing arrangements in line with clear plans and programmes. He emphasized that the government will act as a partner and provide full support to diplomatic missions, offering all necessary assistance to enable them to perform their duties as required.
Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Jabir reiterated the state's commitment to supporting embassies in facilitating return procedures, recognizing their supportive stances toward the Sudanese people. He mentioned ongoing rehabilitation works in the electricity and roads sectors and the execution of a comprehensive plan encompassing both security and service aspects.
On the security front, he referred to efforts undertaken to remove and transport war remnants, execute sanitation operations, secure roads through police deployment, activate prosecutorial work, and rehabilitate river stations. He clarified that Khartoum State does not face a water shortage, while efforts continue to ensure the flow of electricity, especially to hospitals, prioritizing high-density residential areas.
He further noted the provision of health and pharmaceutical services, affirming partnerships with national and international organizations in the fields of environment, education, and health. He added that the Higher Committee has provided textbooks and school furniture, supporting the stability of the educational process and the return of normal life.
The briefing also featured interventions and questions from several ambassadors and heads of organizations. They addressed issues related to the return to Khartoum, the level of services, the maintenance of diplomatic mission premises that were looted and destroyed by militias, as well as the facilitation measures to be offered during the coming phase.