Minister of Culture, Information and Tourism Khalid Al-Eisir on Thursday met in his Port Sudan office with a delegation of independent journalists from the United Kingdom and several Arab countries who are visiting Sudan to assess the humanitarian situation firsthand and document the suffering of displaced communities.

During the meeting, the delegation conducted an in-depth interview in which the Minister outlined government and local-institution efforts to address current challenges. He stressed that the phase demands broad international and regional cooperation to ease the humanitarian crisis. Al-Eisir highlighted the essential role of journalists in “reflecting the truth and conveying reality to the world with professionalism and responsibility,” while also noting the Ministry’s work to address the psychological impact of the war on citizens and to rehabilitate media and cultural institutions damaged by the conflict.

The Minister praised “the significant role played by Sudanese journalism,” affirming that despite difficult circumstances, it continues to amplify citizens’ voices and draw attention to the plight of displaced persons. He also welcomed cooperation with international institutions to help raise the professional capacity of Sudan’s media sector.

For their part, the visiting journalists expressed appreciation for the warm reception and affirmed their commitment to presenting an accurate account of the conditions faced by displaced people and the efforts of local organizations. They noted that their visit includes field missions to assess the scope of humanitarian challenges on the ground.

The meeting forms part of the Ministry’s broader efforts to strengthen engagement with international media and encourage professional coverage of developments in Sudan.