Sudan and Egypt: a strategic partnership towards a prosperous future – something for the fatherland – ✍️ Mr. Salah is strange
Cairo has recently witnessed the activities of the tenth session of the “Banquette of Egypt” forum, which was not simply a gathering of specialists in the field of urban development, but rather a platform to confirm the depth of strategic links between Sudan and Egypt, and to draw promising partnership characteristics in terms of reconstruction and development. The forum, and the word of the Sudanese ambassador, Imad Al -Din Mustafa Adawi in particular, reflected identical visions and common aspirations which exceed the limits of geography to reach the horizons of regional integration and mutual prosperity.
Ambassador Adawi has got hold of the essence of the historic opportunity that Sudan is going through, highlighting the need to benefit from the main Egyptian experience in infrastructure projects and the construction of new cities. Egypt, with the testimony of its rapid achievements in this field, has become an urban development model, which makes it the “most honorable and oldest partner” in Sudan in its journey to the reconstruction and formation of a new government.
There are many axes of this strategic partnership and include vital areas that guarantee the most mutual advantage, including the development of infrastructure and new cities. The reference to the desire of Sudan to take advantage of the Egyptian experience to develop the Sudanese coast of the Red Sea and the reconstruction of the affected areas is the cornerstone of this partnership. Building roads, ports and airports and the development of the basic infrastructure of cities represents the pillar of all economic renaissance. The Sawakin region, the Senqnib Islands and the Gulf of the Gulf, carrying promising tourist potentials that Egypt can contribute to its experience in development, which attracts investments and partnerships in this sector.
The creation of logistics and free zones, there is no doubt that these areas, in particular on common borders, represent a rescue buoy to improve official trade and regional integration. By facilitating the movement of basic products and by promoting trade, the advantages will benefit not only to the two countries, but will extend to neighboring African countries, which improves the position of the region as a vital economic center, and the exchange of experiences and training, the efforts of Sudan to exchange experiences to achieve the common objectives to open the door to training programs and specialized workshops d’Urban, project management and infractures. This cognitive exchange will contribute to strengthening the capacities of executives in the two countries, ensuring the sustainability and success of development projects.
With the improvement of infrastructure and the creation of logistical fields, the possibilities of economic and commercial integration between the two countries will increase considerably. This will increase the volume of commercial and mutual investments, and to open new markets for products and services on both sides, which is beneficial for the economy of the two countries and the development of sustainable coastal cities. Sudan has rich coasts, investments and tourist opportunities. Partnership with Egypt, which has a vast experience in the construction of sustainable cities, can transform these coastal cities into vital economic centers, especially since they can serve non -Coastal African countries, which improves the regional role of Sudan.
The convergence of visions between Sudan and Egypt, in particular with regard to the promotion of Arab African relations, reflects a profound understanding of common challenges and opportunities. Ambassador Adawi, with an estimate, referred to the pioneering role of Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El -Sisi in the reconstruction file on the African continent, and the efforts of the Egyptian government led by the Prime Minister in the creation of a broad urban development, from the vision of Egypt 2030. This estimate confirms mutual confidence and belief in the field of competition in the field of competition Eglying.
Essentially, this partnership aims to exploit Egyptian experiences in urban development and reconstruction to support Sudan in its new stage. This is a constructive partnership with mutual benefit, improves the regional stability and economic growth and opens up major horizons for a prosperous future for the two fraud countries.
No strategic partnership, as promising, comes from challenges. Given the depth and ambition of the partnership between Sudan and Egypt in reconstruction and development, it is necessary to anticipate these challenges and to define the mechanisms to overcome them to ensure the continuity and success of this alliance, and among the most important challenges, despite speaking of “positive developments and the beginning of the reconstruction phase” in Sudan, perhaps political and security challenges, In particular the creation of an emotional government and to carry out an internal investment, the challenges of internal security, in particular a government A- and the capacity of Egyptian companies to work effectively and safely, which requires continuous regional and international support efforts to strengthen peace and stability in Sudan. Egypt, as a strategic partner, must continue to support diplomatic efforts to improve stability and focus on projects with a rapid impact that shows concrete advantages for the Sudanese citizen, which strengthens trust in the transition. Common mechanisms can also be created to assess security risks and provide the necessary protection for projects and labor.
Large infrastructure and reconstruction projects require enormous financing and investments. Sudan can be faced with challenges in the supply of necessary funding, because Egyptian companies can face obstacles related to investment or profits guarantees. The two countries must seek innovative sources of financing, such as the public and private partnership (PPP), and attract international and regional financial institutions (such as the African Development Bank, the Islamic Development Bank) as partners in funding. Egypt, with its experience in attracting investment, can help Sudan formulate attractive investment plans and provide incentives to Egyptian and international businesses. The establishment of a joint investment fund or facilitate credit lines between banks in the two countries can have an effective role.
Bureaucratic and complex procedures can hinder the complex in one or other of the two countries, or sufficient lack of coordination between government agencies, the implementation of effectively joint projects and here the solution to the creation of a supreme permanent joint committee which includes high -performance representatives of ministries and bodies concerned in the two countries. The task of this committee is to simplify procedures, overcome obstacles and define a clear delay for projects, as well as a rapid mechanism for conflict resolution. It is also possible to benefit from the Egyptian experience in the creation of “investor service centers” to accelerate procedures.
Despite Sudan’s desire to exchange experiences, there may be a shortage of certain technical and technical experiences and skills necessary to adapt and transfer Egyptian expertise or the management of the main projects, and the partnership must include large programs to strengthen the capacities and vocational and technical training of Sudanese executives in areas such as urban planning, project management, engineering, employment and maintenance. Egypt can open the doors of universities, technical institutes and Egyptian companies to Sudanese students and engineers to exchange experiences and practical training.
The region is subject to the effects of climate change such as floods, torrents and droughts, which can affect the sustainability of construction and infrastructure projects. Joint projects must adopt design standards resistant to climate change and sustainable construction technologies. The exchange of experiences in water management, elastic town planning and the use of environmentally friendly materials will be crucial to ensure the continuity of these long -term projects.
The pre-attractive confrontation of these challenges and the development of practical and sustainable solutions. Egypt and Sudan can improve this strategic partnership and obtain the maximum of advantages, which establishes solid foundations for a complete rebirth of development in the two countries and in the region as a whole.
