Türkiye: We Consider Sudan a Strategic Partner with Deep Historical ‎Ties

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Khartoum, (Nabaa Sudan) – Türkiye affirmed that it considers Sudan a ‎long-term partner with which it shares deep historical, cultural, ‎economic, and humanitarian ties, stressing that it has always attached ‎great importance to its partnership with Sudan.‎

In his remarks to the opening session of the High-Level Dialogue on the ‎Recovery of Sudan’s Private Sector, Turkish Commercial Attaché to ‎Sudan Mr. Yücel Eğürmez, representing the Turkish Ambassador, ‎expressed Türkiye’s readiness to contribute to the recovery of the ‎private sector through stronger partnerships between Turkish and ‎Sudanese companies in various areas of mutual interest.‎

He added that Türkiye would share its expertise with Sudan, ‎particularly in reliable and affordable energy to restore productive ‎capacity, noting that Türkiye’s experience in the energy sector could ‎contribute to agriculture, water systems, manufacturing, food ‎processing, and small enterprises. He pointed out that infrastructure ‎and logistics would be equally important.‎

Mr. Yücel Eğürmez said Türkiye had continued to stand by the ‎Sudanese people through humanitarian and development activities ‎despite the difficult circumstances in recent years, referring to Turkish ‎relief efforts for those affected by the war. He affirmed that Türkiye ‎had maintained its institutional presence in Sudan throughout the ‎war, noting that Turkish institutions had resumed their activities in ‎Sudan, foremost among them Turkish Airlines and Ziraat Katılım Bank.‎

He also noted that the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency ‎‎(TİKA) continues its development and humanitarian activities in Sudan ‎to support local communities and recovery efforts, alongside ‎organizations and institutions such as the Turkish Red Crescent, the ‎Yunus Emre Institute, and the Maarif Foundation.‎

Turkish Commercial Attaché said Turkish exports to Sudan exceeded ‎‎$150 million in the first half of 2026, affirming the continuation of ‎economic relations despite the challenging environment.‎

He affirmed Türkiye’s belief that Sudan’s recovery should be ‎comprehensive and Sudanese-led, with a focus on creating ‎opportunities for its people, stressing that Türkiye is ready to support ‎this process.‎

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