Khartoum (Nabaa Sudan) – The Turkish Ambassador to Sudan has affirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the activities of the Euro-Arab Geomatics Union and expanding cooperation in research, academia, training, culture and humanitarian affairs.
The ambassador made the remarks during a meeting with Dr. Haidar Al-Sanousi, Vice President of the Euro-Arab Geomatics Union and Director of its Middle East and Africa Office.
He received a briefing on the Union’s more than 25-year history and its achievements across Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa in the fields of water, food, energy, health, investment, technology, geosciences and artificial intelligence.
The ambassador directed that Al-Sanousi be granted a multiple-entry visa to facilitate his research and academic activities. The ambassador also announced his intention to visit Sennar University and Omdurman Islamic University to strengthen engagement with Sudanese educational institutions.
Al-Sanousi handed the ambassador a letter from the Union’s president, Professor Al-Ayari, expressing appreciation for his understanding of the circumstances in Sudan and his willingness to facilitate visa procedures.
Meanwhile, the ambassador congratulated the nominees for the Creative Excellence Award (France–Istanbul 2026) and announced plans to organize a special gathering and celebration of Turkish-Sudanese relations following the ceremony in Turkey.
Al-Sanousi pledged to provide the Turkish Embassy with the award’s historical documentation, including the book, documentary film and magazine. In recognition of his support and as a means of strengthening ties between the two sides, the ambassador was awarded the title of “Honorary Friend of the Union in Central and Eastern Africa.”
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