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[00:00:18] safety. We will suffice with this much in this
[00:00:37] itself. This
[00:00:38] progress, this
[00:01:00] and they are patient,
[00:01:03] foreign policy. It is also consistent with
[00:01:11] prices for
[00:01:22] victory, no less than the victories
[00:01:26] present in many in the field.
[00:01:38] agriculture. It must be
[00:01:52] diplomacy and its openness to After that, many that we must move forward in achieving
[00:01:56] a strategic
[00:02:11] this means that there is at
[00:02:27] people since the beginning of the war on
[00:02:33] Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. May God bless your times with all goodness. Welcome
[00:02:37] to this
[00:02:39] in various Sudanese states. new episode of "Axis of Events." As usual, we will discuss
[00:02:42] the most prominent, important, and latest security,
[00:02:46] political, and military developments related to Sudan, internally
[00:02:49] and externally. Welcome, and welcome to today's guest, Dr.
[00:02:52] Mohamed Youssef Ibrahim, academic and political analyst.
[00:02:56] Welcome, Dr., and good morning to you. Welcome, Professor Mayar.
[00:03:00] Good morning to you and the esteemed viewers. I am very happy
[00:03:04] with this hosting. In our first file, the head of the Sovereign
[00:03:07] Council receives the credentials of the ambassadors of Turkey,
[00:03:10] Egypt, Belarus, and Burundi.
[00:03:13] The head of the Transitional Sovereign Council, the Commander-in-Chief
[00:03:17] of the Armed Forces, General Abdel Fattah
[00:03:20] Al-Burhan, received yesterday at the Republican Palace
[00:03:23] the credentials of the ambassadors of Turkey, Egypt, Belarus, and Burundi,
[00:03:27] in the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation,
[00:03:30] Ambassador Mohamedin Salem. Al-Burhan welcomed
[00:03:33] the new ambassadors, emphasizing Sudan's commitment
[00:03:36] to developing its foreign relations and enhancing joint
[00:03:40] cooperation with their countries in various
[00:03:42] African Union. So, what is required and gives it the opportunity to break free from fields to serve common interests and strengthen
[00:03:45] regional security
[00:03:48] from this and stability. For their part, the ambassadors expressed their happiness to work in
[00:03:51] Sudan, affirming their countries' aspiration to develop
[00:03:56] politics itself. Therefore, this partnership with Khartoum and coordination in regional and international forums.
[00:04:00] Dr. Mohamed Youssef, welcome again. The submission of four
[00:04:04] ambassadors' credentials to the head
[00:04:08] and have relied on of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Commander
[00:04:09] have a problem with Al-Burhan, at this time has very
[00:04:12] significant and strong implications at this
[00:04:15] a large part stage. Of course, these are ambassadors
[00:04:20] And I repeat that this of very important these laws and overseeing countries, indeed,
[00:04:23] and they push
[00:04:27] the new direction of Sudanese foreign policy.
[00:04:31] And if we talk about Turkey,
[00:04:35] Now the state is suffering Turkey is a major from what country, an economic power,
[00:04:37] and it has
[00:04:40] They should ease the burden on these great relations,
[00:04:40] benefit from very great relations with Sudan. I believe
[00:04:43] that the accreditation of the ambassador's
[00:04:45] about a bread credentials the crisis,
[00:04:47] at this stage by the President
[00:04:50] with the same old mentality, I believe of the Sovereign Council has very significant implications. There are
[00:04:54] extended relations in various
[00:04:57] aspects. Turkey has always supported
[00:05:01] many positions Sudan in all crises and in all hardships.
[00:05:04] It has always provided Sudan with everything it needs, whether in
[00:05:07] the humanitarian field, in the political field, and there is
[00:05:11] congruence in opinions and positions as well.
[00:05:14] In addition to Egypt, Egypt is a sister
[00:05:18] country to Sudan and has never abandoned
[00:05:21] Sudan. The Egyptian ambassador
[00:05:24] has been present throughout the war. He was
[00:05:27] there, and now his credentials are being accredited
[00:05:30] because the old ambassador has left, and a new
[00:05:33] ambassador has arrived, and his credentials have been accredited
[00:05:37] by the head of the Sovereign Council. Egypt,
[00:05:40] of course, talking about it would take a long time.
[00:05:44] Its positions are very clear, and it has always
[00:05:48] adopted all of Sudan's issues in all international forums.
[00:05:51] Burundi is
[00:05:53] also a sister country to Sudan,
[00:05:56] and its positions are balanced towards the Sudanese
[00:05:59] issue. Burundi has always talked
[00:06:03] a lot about Sudan, and it presides over the African Union, of course, in this session.
[00:06:07] Its president also stated at one point
[00:06:11] that he is with Sudan and with
[00:06:14] the existing Sudanese legitimacy and the existing Sudanese institutions
[00:06:18] now. I believe that
[00:06:21] Belarus, which is from Eastern Asia,
[00:06:25] also has relations with Sudan, and there were bilateral
[00:06:28] agreements signed last year
[00:06:32] between the two countries. I believe that
[00:06:35] these four countries are a very great addition
[00:06:39] to the new direction of Sudanese foreign policy.
[00:06:44] There is a direction that diversifies axes. In addition
[00:06:47] to that, it creates a new balance. So, I believe
[00:06:51] that this is a major shift in Sudanese
[00:06:54] foreign policy. The submission of credentials by these countries
[00:06:58] that have international and regional weight, does
[00:07:01] it reflect a breakthrough in Sudanese
[00:07:04] the outside and a change in the regional
[00:07:08] and international community's view of what is happening inside Sudan, and increased
[00:07:11] trust in the transitional government of Sudan?
[00:07:14] Yes, that's true. This is an additional asset
[00:07:18] for Sudanese foreign policy. In addition to that,
[00:07:24] least excellent recovery now in
[00:07:27] Sudan. Therefore, I believe that
[00:07:30] many of Sudan's enemies are trying
[00:07:33] to isolate Sudan internationally.
[00:07:36] Therefore, I believe that such accreditations
[00:07:39] break any attempt to isolate Sudan in
[00:07:43] a diplomatic framework, in its external framework, in the framework of foreign
[00:07:46] policy. And also, it gives
[00:07:49] a new perspective for others to
[00:07:52] adopt new positions because Sudan is
[00:07:56] a sovereign state and has extended
[00:07:58] relations. And it has its
[00:08:01] own vision, even in adopting policies
[00:08:05] that are consistent with its overall vision. Therefore, I believe
[00:08:08] that the accreditation of these four countries' ambassadors
[00:08:12] to Sudan will, I believe, give new momentum
[00:08:15] to Sudanese foreign policy. Well, Dr. Mohamed Youssef,
[00:08:17] the presence of Egypt and Turkey
[00:08:21] side by side, and on the other hand, Belarus
[00:08:24] and Burundi. How can Sudan be seen
[00:08:28] from two perspectives? One is relations
[00:08:31] or an Arab Islamic regional axis, and on the other hand,
[00:08:34] an Eastern European African axis. How can
[00:08:37] these partnerships and
[00:08:40] this openness to these countries
[00:08:42] in different axes be utilized? Yes, of course, this is
[00:08:46] a very great partnership. First, as I mentioned, it enables
[00:08:49] Sudan to move in multiple axes
[00:08:55] Western hegemony. Sudan, like
[00:08:58] other countries, was part of
[00:09:01] the Western sphere that dominates many foreign policies
[00:09:05] and global
[00:09:08] mix between Eastern European
[00:09:12] countries, and between countries
[00:09:16] in Asia, and between countries in Africa,
[00:09:20] and between Arab and Islamic countries, I believe this is a diversification
[00:09:23] of axes, and it will certainly create a new balance.
[00:09:27] Egypt has a very great and well-known weight. Turkey also,
[00:09:31] with its economic presence, its military presence in the region,
[00:09:34] to these relations.
[00:09:38] Belarus is an important country in Eastern
[00:09:41] Asia. And the country has very long experience in the field of industries,
[00:09:45] defense industries, in the field of agriculture,
[00:09:49] in the field of iron industry, in many fields, and I believe
[00:09:53] that Burundi, as an African country, also an African
[00:09:57] country like other Asian countries,
[00:10:00] adopts balanced positions that respect
[00:10:04] the sovereignty of states and do not interfere in the internal affairs
[00:10:08] of states. Therefore, after that,
[00:10:11] there will be
[00:10:14] in international forums that align in goals
[00:10:17] and visions. Therefore, I believe that this is
[00:10:20] the desired benefit from this diversification
[00:10:23] of axes: the African axis, the Arab-Islamic axis,
[00:10:27] and also the Asian axis. Well, these diplomatic
[00:10:30] openings and these partnerships come concurrently with the successive
[00:10:34] and continuous victories achieved
[00:10:37] by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the joint forces
[00:10:41] and the regular forces supporting the Sudanese
[00:10:44] Armed Forces on the ground. How do you view
[00:10:47] this progress in both the diplomatic and military
[00:10:51] aspects on the ground, and how does it serve Sudan?
[00:10:56] Yes, I believe that this creates internal balance
[00:10:59] for Sudan
[00:11:03] openness, and breaking the back of the rebellion in Sudan
[00:11:06] and the defeat of the rebellious militia and expelling
[00:11:09] the mercenaries and the great victories that you
[00:11:13] mentioned now are all in favor of
[00:11:16] liberating Sudanese territory from the usurpers
[00:11:19] and from this rebellious militia. This is certainly consistent with Sudan's
[00:11:23] overall policy. It is also consistent with Sudan's
[00:11:28] the major diplomatic struggle that Sudan is now waging
[00:11:32] in all forums, in all axes, and many victories
[00:11:35] have been achieved. The latest of which is the technical extension
[00:11:39] of Resolution 1591.
[00:11:42] I believe that this is also a very great
[00:11:49] There are diplomatic and political victories, and there
[00:11:52] are battlefield victories that go hand
[00:11:55] in hand. I believe that all of these solidify the pillars of the country,
[00:11:58] solidify the existing legitimacy in the state,
[00:12:02] the legitimacy of the Sovereign Council, and the legitimacy
[00:12:05] of the Hope Government, and the legitimacy of all existing institutions
[00:12:09] now. Therefore, I believe
[00:12:13] victories in the fighting axes,
[00:12:16] and adopt
[00:12:21] approach in diplomatic dealings with foreign
[00:12:24] policy. The two complement each other. In addition to that,
[00:12:27] there is another stage, which is also that Sudan,
[00:12:31] while dealing with the war file, and the diplomacy file, and
[00:12:34] the peace file, all of these files are now moving hand in hand,
[00:12:38] and all of them will achieve great victories for Sudan. So, if
[00:12:41] we talk about Sudan's relations and Sudan's
[00:12:45] position in Africa, there were some African countries that supported
[00:12:48] the Sudanese government and the Sudanese
[00:12:52] April 15, 2023.
[00:12:55] And there were countries that supported the militia
[00:12:59] or supported the political arm of the militia.
[00:13:02] And there were countries that were neutralized.
[00:13:05] The accreditation of Burundi's ambassador
[00:13:08] and Burundi's current presidency of the African Union,
[00:13:11] especially after Sudan's membership was suspended for a long
[00:13:15] time in the African Union. How
[00:13:17] do these diplomatic partnerships serve Sudan's
[00:13:21] regional position, especially in light of this war?
[00:13:25] Yes, these partnerships will serve Sudan regionally, internationally,
[00:13:28] and
[00:13:30] specifically, Africa. Of course,
[00:13:34] they will contribute, and there was a statement by the Burundian President
[00:13:38] at one stage that Sudan will soon
[00:13:41] return to the African home, considering that
[00:13:44] Sudan's membership was suspended in the African
[00:13:48] Union for a very long time. And now Sudan
[00:13:52] has responded to all the requirements for its return to
[00:13:55] the African Union. And Burundi
[00:13:58] is now the ambassador whose credentials are being accredited. I believe this is
[00:14:02] a very great openness for a country that presides over the
[00:14:07] from Sudan and what is required from Sudanese diplomacy is to benefit
[00:14:13] direction
[00:14:16] and the positive stance of the Burundian President and the country
[00:14:19] of Burundi to push this
[00:14:23] file so that Sudan returns to the African
[00:14:27] home. Also, there are other friendly countries to Sudan
[00:14:30] that support all Sudanese positions,
[00:14:34] regardless of the countries that are hostile to Sudan and bring mercenaries
[00:14:38] and support the rebellious militia. This is true, but those
[00:14:41] who stand with Sudan or are neutral, all of them now
[00:14:45] will, through the new direction of foreign
[00:14:48] policy, all of them
[00:14:51] will support Sudan's position because what happened in Sudan,
[00:14:55] other countries are not immune
[00:14:59] happened. All the countries that opposed Sudan
[00:15:02] and supported this rebellious militia
[00:15:04] may be consumed by
[00:15:08] these fires themselves. Therefore, I believe that the regional and international
[00:15:11] situation has improved. Now, let's move directly, Dr.
[00:15:15] Mohamed, to the second file of today's episode of "Axis of Events."
[00:15:18] The Hope Government is studying the features of a plan
[00:15:21] for austerity and reducing government spending and easing
[00:15:25] the cost of living for citizens. The Prime Minister,
[00:15:28] Dr. Kamal Idris, held an emergency meeting with the members
[00:15:32] of the Hope Government, with the participation of ministers, state ministers,
[00:15:36] and a number of undersecretaries. This was after the conclusion
[00:15:39] of the Strategic Hope Forum, which was hosted by
[00:15:42] Khartoum over the past three days and concluded
[00:15:46] its work on Sunday. The meeting discussed
[00:15:49] a number of important issues and files,
[00:15:53] foremost among them was studying the features of an urgent
[00:15:56] plan in the coming days to adopt an austerity
[00:16:00] policy and reduce government spending, in addition to discussing
[00:16:03] economic measures aimed at easing the cost of living for
[00:16:09] citizens and improving it. In the same context,
[00:16:13] the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Trade announced
[00:16:15] that the ministry had established eight reduced-price
[00:16:19] sales outlets in Khartoum State, indicating that work is underway
[00:16:23] to launch a project to sell bread at reduced prices.
[00:16:26] It is scheduled to start soon in Khartoum
[00:16:30] and a number of states, as part of efforts to ease
[00:16:33] the cost of living for citizens in various Sudanese states.
[00:16:36] The meeting also discussed sending an aid convoy
[00:16:40] to North Kordofan State to support those affected
[00:16:43] by the war and provide essential needs for those affected
[00:16:47] by the humanitarian situation. In the context of foreign relations,
[00:16:50] the Minister of Foreign Affairs gave a briefing on Sudan's
[00:16:53] participation in the United Nations and the course of Sudanese
[00:16:56] relations and related files through communication with
[00:17:00] regional and global countries to achieve the state's
[00:17:03] official vision and preserve national
[00:17:07] sovereignty. Also,
[00:17:09] the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation spoke about water
[00:17:13] services and the efforts made by his ministry
[00:17:16] to deliver renewable water stations and expand the scope
[00:17:19] of water delivery and include
[00:17:22] citizens in the networks, pointing out that a new percentage
[00:17:25] of beneficiaries, about 25%, has been reached
[00:17:29] in a number of cities and villages in various
[00:17:33] Sudanese states. The Minister of Agriculture
[00:17:35] and Irrigation also indicated his ministry's cooperation with
[00:17:39] the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Kingdom
[00:17:43] of Saudi Arabia in the framework of efforts aimed at
[00:17:46] supporting water projects and improving water
[00:17:49] supply services for citizens. In the same context,
[00:17:52] the Minister of Culture, Information, Antiquities, and Tourism
[00:17:55] gave a briefing on his ministry's plan to restart
[00:17:59] the remaining institutions that were damaged due
[00:18:02] to the war and repair the destruction caused by the
[00:18:06] militias. This was within the framework of the ministry's efforts
[00:18:10] to restore the activity of cultural, media,
[00:18:13] and tourism institutions, rehabilitate damaged facilities,
[00:18:17] and resume their role in serving society. The Hope
[00:18:20] Government is studying a plan for austerity and reducing spending
[00:18:23] and easing the cost of living through reduced-price sales outlets
[00:18:27] and the bread project. A number of ministers presented,
[00:18:31] Dr. Mohamed Youssef, the vision and the work they have
[00:18:34] implemented during the past period. However,
[00:18:38] in your opinion, are these efforts, which are certainly
[00:18:42] appreciated, sufficient in light of these difficult economic conditions
[00:18:45] faced by Sudanese citizens in all states of
[00:18:48] Sudan? Or is it required of
[00:18:52] ministers and government institutions and the Hope
[00:18:55] Government to exert a lot of effort quickly
[00:18:58] to alleviate the burden of living for Sudanese citizens who have been suffering
[00:19:02] from the ravages of war for years?
[00:19:05] Yes, of course, there have been efforts
[00:19:09] made, yes, but the suffering
[00:19:12] is still present and increasing,
[00:19:15] and increasing. Also,
[00:19:18] this suffering has its reasons, of course, because
[00:19:21] all conditions now are exceptional conditions.
[00:19:24] This accursed war,
[00:19:27] imposed on the Sudanese
[00:19:31] people, has first destroyed all infrastructure.
[00:19:33] Now, the Hope Government
[00:19:37] is making great efforts,
[00:19:41] sometimes working to rebuild what the war has destroyed, especially
[00:19:44] the infrastructure that is essentially linked to providing
[00:19:48] services. For example, if we talk about electricity now,
[00:19:53] of it has been severely damaged.
[00:19:56] Also, the health sector, although it is now in a recovery
[00:20:00] phase and much better than it was in the early
[00:20:03] days. Water supplies also have a big
[00:20:07] problem. The decline in revenues.
[00:20:12] from the economy as a whole. There is an economic problem
[00:20:16] now, and this has directly affected people's
[00:20:20] livelihoods. People are now talking
[00:20:23] crisis, which is a big problem.
[00:20:25] And certainly, the Hope Government
[00:20:29] is required to think about preparing a strategic
[00:20:32] plan that is short-term
[00:20:36] and quick to implement with great speed.
[00:20:40] In your opinion, will this plan succeed in easing the cost of living
[00:20:43] for Sudanese citizens? I believe they have started now, but
[00:20:47] these solutions, I believe, are objective
[00:20:50] solutions. Reduced sales and so on. I believe
[00:20:54] that there must be support for urgent
[00:20:57] production policies. There must
[00:21:00] be support for basic suppliers.
[00:21:03] Agriculture now needs very great
[00:21:07] support. Also,
[00:21:09] the mining sector also needs great support
[00:21:12] because the financial return for both sectors
[00:21:16] can be very quick. After that, they can cover
[00:21:20] all the deficits in
[00:21:22] easing the cost of living for Sudanese people.
[00:21:26] Because citizens now are truly suffering. They suffer in transportation,
[00:21:29] they suffer from water scarcity, they suffer from
[00:21:33] the lack of bread sometimes, or high prices. All of these
[00:21:36] are problems. Yes, the Sudanese people understand
[00:21:40] these circumstances, and they know very well that all of this
[00:21:44] is a result of the effects of the devastating
[00:21:47] war,
[00:21:50] of course. But this patience also needs to have limits, and the Hope
[00:21:54] Government must strive and exert its utmost
[00:21:57] effort, especially with economic inflation and rising
[00:22:01] services and everything Sudanese citizens need every day in
[00:22:04] all states of Sudan. Indeed, and this matter, its repercussions are not only in
[00:22:08] Khartoum State. Khartoum is only in the spotlight, in the media, and so on,
[00:22:12] but these same problems are now
[00:22:16] states, and perhaps even more. Therefore, it is required
[00:22:19] to immediately move to find urgent solutions.
[00:22:22] First, support
[00:22:25] production, especially
[00:22:28] greatly emphasized. In addition
[00:22:31] to that, control
[00:22:34] mining, because it is also a quick return.
[00:22:40] of the problems that face the livelihood
[00:22:43] of Sudanese people can be covered. It is not acceptable for citizens
[00:22:46] now, in these circumstances, to talk about
[00:22:50] not having bread, for example. True, there may be food
[00:22:53] alternatives and so on, but our food culture
[00:22:56] is based on bread and millet
[00:23:00] and some of these things. But also,
[00:23:03] we need to introduce food alternatives, such as rice
[00:23:06] and others, so that schools will open
[00:23:09] in the coming days.
[00:23:13] Children need bread, they need breakfast, many things.
[00:23:17] Well, Dr. Mohamed, the ministerial meeting discussed a number
[00:23:20] of important topics: the "Light and Water" project, providing
[00:23:24] water with solar energy, and opening reduced-price sales outlets
[00:23:29] A number of ministers spoke about their future
[00:23:32] programs and what has been implemented. In your opinion, what
[00:23:35] are the priorities that
[00:23:39] the Hope Government should start with now and immediately
[00:23:42] to alleviate these living burdens for
[00:23:45] citizens? People's livelihoods are a priority.
[00:23:49] After that, I believe that
[00:23:52] the political discourse and the emotional
[00:23:55] discourse are now exhausted.
[00:23:58] There must be immediate action to put
[00:24:01] a plan that is quick to implement and implementable
[00:24:05] with great speed, because as we mentioned, citizens
[00:24:09] are ultimately looking for their daily bread, they are looking
[00:24:12] for a decent life. Therefore, I believe
[00:24:16] that supporting - we cannot
[00:24:20] say that the government should subsidize, for example,
[00:24:23] some goods. No. But providing these goods
[00:24:26] should be within reach at prices
[00:24:29] that citizens can
[00:24:33] afford. And this requires action at the level of all states.
[00:24:36] If you want to set up, for example,
[00:24:40] reduced-price sales outlets, you need
[00:24:43] an urgent study of the type
[00:24:47] of goods you need to offer to citizens at reduced prices. What
[00:24:50] are they? Okay, there is another important point, Doctor, which is the issue
[00:24:54] of market and shop oversight. We may not
[00:24:59] the laws, but we have a problem with the mechanism
[00:25:02] for implementing these laws on the ground and monitoring
[00:25:07] the officials responsible for people's livelihoods in the states of Sudan. How
[00:25:11] do you view this issue and how can it alleviate the severity
[00:25:14] of citizens' suffering? Yes, the role of oversight is very important,
[00:25:18] of course. And I wonder,
[00:25:22] why haven't we benefited from the war so far? On the contrary,
[00:25:26] greed has emerged greatly. We should
[00:25:32] benefit from the war. If we do not emerge
[00:25:35] from the war with new lessons and then come back and proceed
[00:25:40] it's over. Therefore, I do not expect or believe that
[00:25:44] the Sudanese people, whether in the public sector or the private
[00:25:48] sector, need oversight.
[00:25:50] They should oversee themselves, because this is
[00:25:54] the exceptional situation. Why this greed?
[00:25:57] Why this monopolization? Why this
[00:26:01] trading in these things, which opens up a lot
[00:26:04] of corruption, unfortunately? We hope
[00:26:07] that God will be kind to all
[00:26:11] Sudanese people and alleviate this suffering. It is a stage that truly
[00:26:15] requires the concerted efforts of all official and popular sectors to reach
[00:26:20] file, and move on to the third file.
[00:26:23] Prime Minister: The hope and will of the Sudanese people
[00:26:27] constitute an impregnable fortress against undermining their
[00:26:30] gains and capabilities.
[00:26:33] The Prime Minister, Dr. Kamal Idris, saluted the sacrifices of the valiant
[00:26:36] Armed Forces and their supporting forces, and everyone who
[00:26:40] contributed with their effort, weapon, idea, or
[00:26:43] pen in the battles of eternal dignity.
[00:26:46] His Excellency congratulated all Sudanese people
[00:26:49] on the successive victories that
[00:26:53] the valiant Sudanese Armed Forces have been achieving in
[00:26:56] various fighting axes against the rebellious
[00:27:00] terrorist Rapid Support Militia. This came
[00:27:03] during his address in Khartoum at the opening
[00:27:07] of the Strategic Hope Forum, which is held under
[00:27:10] the slogan "Clear Vision, Unified Strategy,
[00:27:13] Disciplined Implementation." This was in the presence of the Attorney
[00:27:16] General, Counselor Intisar Ahmed Abdel Aal, and the ministers,
[00:27:20] state governors, secretaries general, undersecretaries,
[00:27:23] directors of institutions, bodies, the private sector,
[00:27:27] and a number of experts and specialists. The Prime Minister offered
[00:27:31] condolences for the souls of the martyrs of the battle of dignity,
[00:27:35] whose martyrdom remained a victory, a blessing,
[00:27:37] and a grace for the state and the Sudanese nation.
[00:27:41] His Excellency affirmed that the Strategic Hope Forum, in its implications,
[00:27:44] carries what the Hope Government seeks to achieve
[00:27:48] the aspirations of the Sudanese people for balanced
[00:27:51] and sustainable development in the country. The Prime Minister explained that the country
[00:27:55] is going through exceptional circumstances and a very important, strategic,
[00:27:59] and critical stage, which requires the concerted
[00:28:02] efforts of all official and popular sectors, especially scientists, specialists,
[00:28:06] and the private sector. His Excellency stated that the hope
[00:28:10] and will of the Sudanese people, in addition to their patience
[00:28:13] and struggle, and Sudan's strategic location, and its capabilities
[00:28:17] and multiple resources, constitute
[00:28:19] an impregnable fortress against undermining their
[00:28:22] gains and capabilities, pointing out in this regard
[00:28:26] that Sudan possesses the most fertile lands, the most valuable minerals,
[00:28:29] and the greatest animal resources, and the longest
[00:28:33] rivers, in addition to its major agricultural projects, which
[00:28:36] collectively represent a strategic reserve
[00:28:39] for global food security. The Prime Minister said
[00:28:43] that the hope and will of the Sudanese people, and its location
[00:28:46] and resources, constitute an impregnable fortress against undermining
[00:28:49] its gains. Dr. Mohamed Youssef, this
[00:28:52] is very important, but
[00:28:55] how can this optimistic
[00:28:58] discourse of Dr. Kamal Idris,
[00:29:01] the Prime Minister, be translated into
[00:29:05] concrete actions on the ground? Citizens need urgent
[00:29:09] measures to solve these successive
[00:29:12] crises since the beginning of the war in
[00:29:15] 2023, which have now increased after the return
[00:29:18] of citizens from their displacement areas and from the countries to which
[00:29:22] they were displaced due to the war?
[00:29:25] Of course, there is great hope that embraces
[00:29:29] all Sudanese people, and the speech of the Prime Minister,
[00:29:33] the government of security, Prime Minister Kamel Idris,
[00:29:37] a speech in which there was longing and a future
[00:29:40] vision for Sudan. Yes,
[00:29:42] and it is true that the vision needs
[00:29:46] to be gradually implemented in the comprehensive
[00:29:49] plan.
[00:29:51] However, the current economic conditions necessarily require
[00:29:55] urgent interventions
[00:29:57] to accommodate these conditions
[00:30:00] that the Sudanese people are experiencing. It is true,
[00:30:04] as we mentioned, that the Sudanese people have remained silent
[00:30:07] and patient,
[00:30:10] reliance. But now the circumstances have completely changed,
[00:30:14] and the recovery phase will certainly be followed by stages
[00:30:17] and its needs and requirements are completely different.
[00:30:22] scene, its repercussions are not only in Khartoum
[00:30:25] state, but also in other states.
[00:30:28] Therefore, the current government is required
[00:30:33] to take urgent measures to alleviate this
[00:30:36] severity in living conditions that the Sudanese people
[00:30:39] are experiencing.
[00:30:42] Sudanese people from many burdens that they are
[00:30:46] currently suffering from and carrying on
[00:30:48] their backs. For example, the costs of treatment, the costs
[00:30:52] of education, health, electricity,
[00:30:55] water, even those who are sitting
[00:30:59] themselves.