The high-level meeting, attended by Sudanese Ambassador Emad El-Din Adawy, focused on transforming historical ties into strategic economic partnerships that leverage Sudan's raw materials and Egypt’s industrial expertise.
Minister Al-Wazir outlined Egypt's vision for creating joint
industrial projects on Sudanese soil. The proposed initiatives aim to
transition from exporting raw materials to manufacturing high-value products,
specifically targeting three key sectors:
Livestock and Leather: Establishing automated
slaughterhouses and advanced tanneries in Sudan, modeled after Egypt’s
successful ventures in Chad and Tanzania.
Pharmaceuticals: Coordinating with Egypt’s Chamber of
Pharmaceutical Industries to explore the establishment of specialized
veterinary medicine factories within Sudan.
Agriculture and Fertilizers: Partnering with the Fertilizer
Industry Chamber to conduct feasibility studies for fertilizer plants in Sudan
to bolster regional agricultural development.
Egypt has pledged to place its industrial infrastructure at
the service of the Sudanese side. The Minister offered comprehensive support
through several Egyptian agencies:
Productivity and Vocational Training Department (PVTD): To
transfer expertise in vocational training and human resource qualification.
Technology Centers: To provide technical assistance
throughout various stages of the manufacturing process.
Egyptian Organization for Standardization and Quality: To
offer training programs built on international standards.
To further bridge the commercial gap, the Ministry proposed
dedicating permanent exhibition spaces for Sudanese products and ideas within
Egyptian trade fairs, providing Sudanese businesses with direct access to
regional investors.
Minister Mahasen Ali Yaqoub expressed Sudan’s keen interest
in localizing Egypt’s recent industrial and transport successes. She emphasized
that Sudan is ready to provide all necessary incentives and facilities to
attract Egyptian manufacturers.
"Our goal is to utilize Sudan's natural resources through strategic partnerships that secure sustainable development and prosperity for both nations," the Sudanese Minister stated.