Goa: The participation of Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Professor Al-Mu'tassim Ibrahim Ahmed, in India Energy Week 2026 in Goa drew extensive media coverage from Indian outlets and social media platforms.
According to Sudan News Agency, Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, tweeted on platform X about his meeting with Professor Al-Mu'tassim Ibrahim Ahmed. They discussed cooperation across the hydrocarbon value chain and India's PM Ujjwala Yojana programme, which provides energy solutions to off-grid areas. The programme's success offers valuable insights for countries like Sudan, where many still rely on biomass for cooking.
The news outlet ETV Bharat featured a report and interview with the Minister, highlighting Sudan's aim to deepen its long-term partnership with India to rebuild its oil and energy infrastructure damaged by ongoing conflict. Minister Al-Mu'tassim emphasized Sudan's focus on enhancing partnerships with India in both oil and energy sectors.
Fananews.com also reported on the Minister's comments about Sudan's intent to collaborate with India for reconstructing its energy sector, severely impacted by militia attacks. He stressed the importance of rehabilitating damaged facilities to resume production.
Minister Al-Mu'tassim was accompanied by Dr. Mudawi Abdel Karim, General Manager of the Sudanese Thermal Power Generation Company, who engaged in meetings with Indian energy and electricity companies. Advisor Mohamed Ali Fazari from the Sudanese Embassy in New Delhi also attended the conference with the Minister and his delegation.
This participation highlights Sudan's active role in international energy forums, aiming to expand cooperation with regional and global partners. It supports reconstruction efforts, energy security, and sustainable development within the country.