Saudi, Qatari, and Russian Offers to Invest in Railways

Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Saif Al-Nasr Al-Tijani has announced that the ministry has received international offers to invest in railways, including Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the Qatari Sovereign Fund.

During his visit to the offices of the National Highway Authority in Atbara, Al-Tijani affirmed that Sudan has become a promising destination for infrastructure investment.

He pointed out that the ministry is handling these offers according to a national plan that prioritizes the nation’s interests.

He emphasized that technical and objective evaluation would be the deciding factor in selecting the most appropriate partnerships.

Regarding seaports, the minister explained that there was growing interest from major international companies.
He explained that cooperation with them would be based on Sudan’s priorities and the needs of its local community.

The Minister added that the ministry has begun implementing a comprehensive plan covering all its sectors, which will be implemented in phases, starting with road maintenance and culminating in the establishment of a strong and sustainable infrastructure that puts an end to temporary solutions.

The Minister reiterated his commitment to transparency and efficiency in project implementation, which will contribute to improving services and driving development in the country.