Khartoum (Nabaa Sudan) – Minister of Energy and Oil Engineer Al-Motasem Ibrahim on Wednesday met with a visiting delegation from the Republic of South Sudan, headed by Engineer Lual Shoul Dak, Director-General of the South Sudan Petroleum Authority, to discuss ways of strengthening cooperation and developing the strategic partnership between the two countries in the petroleum sector.
The meeting was attended by the Ministry’s Undersecretary, Engineer Ali Abdulrahman.
The minister affirmed that Khartoum and Juba maintain a close partnership on vital issues, foremost among them the uninterrupted transit of South Sudanese oil through Sudanese territory and the continued supply of electricity to the city of Renk, despite the circumstances and challenges facing the sector, in implementation of the agreement signed between the two sides.
The minister directed the relevant directorates and technical bodies, which maintain regular coordination with their counterparts in South Sudan, to provide all necessary facilities and support to ensure the success of the visiting delegation's mission and advance the common interests of the two ministries and oil companies operating in both countries. He expressed his aspiration to expand bilateral cooperation into broader horizons across all energy fields.
For his part, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy, Engineer Ali Abdulrahman, welcomed the visiting delegation and stressed the importance of intensifying communication channels and exchanging technical visits among petroleum sector specialists in the two countries to strengthen joint cooperation.
In turn, the Secretary-General of the South Sudan Petroleum Authority expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, affirming that close cooperation between the two sides constitutes a fundamental pillar for the economic stability of both countries.
He explained that discussions with the technical team in Khartoum focused on facilitating cross-border technical and logistical support services to ensure a swift response to emergencies. The talks also addressed commercial issues related to Port Sudan to strengthen mutual trust and ensure the sustainability of the partnership.
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