Sudan Chairs Meeting of Ministers of Minerals of the Great Lakes Region

Nour Eldaiem Mohamed Ahmed Taha, Minister of Minerals, headed the Sudanese delegation participating in the eighth session of the Great Lakes Region Ministers of Minerals. The Minister chaired the ministerial meeting and, during his opening remarks, thanked the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the warm welcome and hospitality. He also highlighted the difficulties facing the countries of the region, particularly security challenges, which require cooperation and coordination among member states.

The Minister added that it is necessary to work to enhance cooperation in the field of minerals, promote good governance of natural resources, and support coordination efforts and mechanisms to prevent smuggling, enabling these countries to confront challenges, overcome obstacles, and achieve sustainable development for the people of the region as a whole.

While chairing the closed session of the Ministers of Minerals, Nour El-Daim explained the developments in Sudan, fueled by the UAE’s intervention in the ongoing war by arming and financing the terrorist RSF militia in its attempt to seize power by force, committing horrific atrocities against civilians and vital infrastructure, and committing crimes against humanity and war crimes documented in reports by regional and international organizations.
He also addressed the country’s efforts to achieve peace following its victories over the rebel Rapid Support Forces militia, and its efforts to establish a transitional government through a roadmap, most notably the appointment of a prime minister in preparation for general elections and Sudan’s transition to democratic rule. This move was welcomed by the United Nations and the African Union.

In the same context, the Minister of Minerals called on the international community to condemn the move taken by the Rapid Support Forces militia to declare a parallel government to the legitimate government, a move that has undoubtedly been rejected by many countries and international and regional organizations, including the Great Lakes Organization. He also called for condemning all forms of support provided to the rebel militia and its regional supporters.