State Minister at the Ministry of Finance Meets with the Regional Director of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Baku

State Minister at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Counselor Mohamed Nour Abdel-Daim, met in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, with the Regional Director of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Cairo, Nour El-Din Mabrouk, on the sidelines of his participation in the 51st Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank Group.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Sudan and the Islamic Development Bank Group. The meeting addressed a number of priority issues, most notably the rescheduling of Sudan’s debt to the Bank and mechanisms to support the country’s efforts in the economic recovery and reconstruction phase.

The Minister emphasized the importance of the Islamic Development Bank Group playing an active role in supporting reconstruction and development projects in Sudan. He noted the government’s commitment to providing the greatest possible guarantees and facilities to partners and donors, which will contribute to encouraging the flow of financing and expanding the scope of development projects in the coming phase.

The meeting also discussed ways to complete and implement projects funded by the Islamic Development Bank Group, most notably Gedarif Water Project and Atbara and Setit Water Project, in addition to several programs and projects related to developing basic services, improving infrastructure, enhancing employment opportunities, building capacity, and empowering youth.

For his part, the Regional Director of the Islamic Development Bank Group affirmed the Group’s commitment to continuing cooperation with Sudan and supporting its development efforts. He pointed to the importance of ongoing joint coordination to complete existing projects and explore new areas of cooperation that serve the country’s development priorities and economic recovery.

This meeting is part of a series of bilateral meetings held by the Sudanese delegation participating in the Group’s annual meetings, aimed at strengthening development partnerships and mobilizing support for priority projects during the reconstruction and economic recovery phase.