The Russian state holding company Rosgeo and the Ministry of Natural Resources handed over two atlases of geological maps and technical reports on mineral resources in Sudan to the Sudanese Ministry of Natural Resources. According to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), these valuable data were previously lost during the armed conflict in Sudan.
The transfer of the documents followed a request from Sudan's Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Hind Sadik, during a meeting of the Joint Russian-Sudanese Ministerial Committee at the Kazan Economic Forum. The Sudanese side has already received paper copies of all the necessary materials, and digital versions are expected to be delivered by Russia in the near future.
During the discussions, Moscow and Khartoum also explored potential investment opportunities in Sudan's mining industry, with particular interest in chrome and manganese extraction. The Sudanese delegation invited Russian partners to submit investment proposals for consideration before the next ministerial committee meeting, scheduled for June.
As reported by SUNA, Sudan's ambassador to Moscow, Mohamed Sirraj, confirmed that the embassy is ready to simplify visa procedures for Russians visiting Sudan. He also announced plans to establish a direct contact point between Sudan's ministry and Rosgeo to enhance future cooperation.
Earlier in May, Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan received an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the upcoming Russia-Arab Summit in Sochi, further highlighting growing ties between the two nations.
