Director General of Sudan’s Sea Ports Corporation (SPC), Engineer Jilani Mohamed Jilani, alongside Sudan’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, Omar Issa Ahmed, held a significant meeting with Bai Yingjiang, President of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). The discussions took place at CHEC’s headquarters in Beijing.
This high-level engagement was aimed at fostering stronger Sudanese-Chinese collaboration in key sectors including ports, infrastructure development, and maritime transport. A primary objective was to explore potential partnership opportunities between Sudan’s Sea Ports Corporation and CHEC, with a specific focus on advancing port development and modernization initiatives. Enhancing logistics services and undertaking the rehabilitation of infrastructure vital to maritime transport were also central themes.
The meeting for maritime infrastructure cooperation highlighted Sudan’s considerable potential, particularly within its seaports sector. The nation’s advantageous strategic position along the Red Sea offers substantial opportunities to bolster its role as a pivotal regional hub for transportation, trade, and comprehensive logistics services.
Engineer Jilani articulated Sudan’s keen interest in harnessing the advanced expertise that Chinese companies, such as CHEC, possess in port construction and management. He acknowledged CHEC’s impressive track record of successful projects, both regionally and internationally, positioning the company as a valuable strategic partner for Sudan’s forthcoming development endeavors.
Bai Yingjiang, representing China Harbour Engineering Company, conveyed appreciation for the enduring historical ties between China and Sudan. He also lauded the robust relationship that exists between CHEC and the Sudanese Sea Ports Corporation. Yingjiang affirmed CHEC’s strong interest in deepening this cooperation with Sudan and actively evaluating avenues for participation in critical maritime infrastructure projects. Such involvement, he noted, would serve mutual interests and provide substantial support to Sudan’s economic development initiatives.
The discussions encompassed an in-depth review of both ongoing and prospective projects. This extensive dialogue reflected a mutual desire to solidify existing cooperation and to broaden its scope towards more ambitious future undertakings. Both sides underscored the necessity of sustained coordination in the ensuing period to identify further concrete opportunities for collaboration within the ports and maritime infrastructure domain.
China Harbour Engineering Company further conveyed its readiness to support the execution of joint projects and to expand the partnership with the Sudanese entities. This commitment is intended to contribute significantly to Sudan’s ongoing development and reconstruction efforts, reinforcing the bilateral commitment to progress.
