Sudanese Prime Minister Abdullah Hamdok asserted on Monday that Sudanese-Egyptian relations are based on the common interests between the two countries.
This came after Hamdok met in his office with the Egyptian delegation including Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait and Minister of Transport Kamel Abdel Hadi, at the presence of Minister of Finance Gebriel Ibrahim, and a number of government officials.
During the meeting, Hamdok asserted that the exchanged visits between the two countries should lead to projects that become a model for all the African and Arab countries.
The Sudanese Minister of Finance also held bilateral talks with his Egyptian counterpart, during which they discussed cooperation between the two countries, especially in the fields of economy and finance.
Ibrahim said in a press statement after the meeting that Egypt's experience in economic transformation is constructive and important to Sudan, due to the similar economic conditions of the two countries.
The Egyptian delegation explained the economic reform process ongoing in the country, in terms of inclusion and coordination between the various state agencies, and their roles in economic liberalization.
The Egyptian Minister stressed that the relations between the two brotherly countries are strong, noting that the visit comes as part of cooperation and coordination efforts in various economic fields.
Maait stressed that Egypt’s Ministry of Finance will dedicate all its capabilities to transfer its experience to the Sudanese side, especially in dealing with international institutions and designing programs for economic and social reform.
Sudan's Minister of Transport Mirghani Mousa said that the visit seeks discussions over prospects for cooperation in aviation, railways, land transport, and long-term cooperation between the two countries.
Mousa pointed out that the relations between Sudan and Egypt are developing in all fields, and the visit constitutes a new beginning for joint work in transportation.
The Egyptian Minister of Transport explained that the logistical cooperation between Sudan and Egypt is important and should be developed in the interest of the two peoples.
“We are seeking a true partnership and full cooperation in transport.”
Abdel-Hadi announced that Egypt’s Wardan Training Institute is ready to receive Sudanese railway workers for technical training.
Notably, the visit of the Egyptian Ministers of Finance and Transport came under the direction of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
