Khartoum, Sudan – Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday the official return of the government to the capital, Khartoum.
This comes nearly three years after the government relocated from its temporary headquarters in Port Sudan.
The move followed the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023.
He emphasized that the desired peace is “the peace of the brave, which the people of Sudan accept.
He also noted that the war was imposed on the country and was not a choice.
Sudan and exceptional circumstances
The Prime Minister pledged to improve basic services, particularly in the health, education, and electricity sectors.
This will include the rehabilitation and reconstruction of hospitals, schools, and universities in various cities across Khartoum State.
This is a prelude to the return of citizens and the resumption of normal life.
He emphasized that Sudan is going through exceptional circumstances, but is determined to overcome the current challenges through comprehensive reconstruction and development plans.
On the economic front, Idris predicted that this year’s budget would see a decrease in the inflation rate of up to 70 percent.
He also projected GDP growth of approximately 10 percent. Furthermore, the budget will include measures to stabilize the exchange rate.
He confirmed that the budget does not impose any new taxes on citizens.
Relocation of state institutions
Over the past few weeks, several ministries have resumed operations from their headquarters in central Khartoum.
This move reflects the government’s intention to relocate state institutions to the capital.
In a related development, Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohi El-Din Salem stressed the need to intensify regional and international efforts to reach a humanitarian truce.
This truce is essential as a prelude to a comprehensive ceasefire.
This came during his meeting with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdel-Aty, on the sidelines of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) foreign ministers’ meeting in Jeddah.
Both sides emphasized the importance of ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid. They also affirmed their unified positions on regional issues, particularly water security and the territorial integrity of states.
