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Japan has a long history of cooperation with Sudan, having provided official development assistance (ODA) since 1960. JICA also established its office in Khartoum in 1989. Therefore, year 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the opening of JICA Sudan Office.
JICA has worked on three priority areas: 1) Consolidation of Peace; 2) Basic Human Needs such as health, water, environment and vocational training; and 3) Diversification of Industry, mainly agriculture. We have always provided cooperation closely related to people's daily lives, such as improvement of civil services, maternal and child health care, water supply, and waste disposal. Based on mutual respect and trust, we, JICA Sudan Office, will continue to work together with the Sudanese people for the development, peace and prosperity of Sudan.
What is most impressive to me is that many Japanese who visit Sudan are so impressed by the hospitality and generosity of the Sudanese people that they return home as big fans of Sudan. Therefore, I feel very fortunate to be working for Sudan.
I would never forget that when the Great East Japan Earthquake hit in 2011, Sudan sent warm messages and donations to Japanese people despite its own difficult situation related to South Sudan's independence. Also, when armed conflict broke out in April, 2023 and Japanese people had to evacuate the country, our Sudanese friends working with JICA escorted us without regard to their own danger or predicament, and provided us with large quantities of precious fuel.
Unfortunately, Sudan is currently facing great difficulties due to the conflict, which erupted at the dawn of transition to democracy. Our Japanese staff has had to move to Egypt, but in order to overcome these difficulties together, we have kept our projects running in Sudan as much as possible, keeping in touch with our partners, together with our Sudanese staff inside and outside of the country.
In addition to the immediate military conflict, complex crises caused by climate change and conflicts in other regions of the world are casting a shadow over Sudan's economic and social development in the medium to long term.
Against this backdrop, I hope that peaceful daily life will return to the people as soon as possible, and that the long- sought democratization and well-balanced regional development will be steadily implemented. I strongly believe that Sudan’s abundant potential based on its rich history and culture will lead to the realization of prosperity, safety, and happiness for everyone. To this end, I will continue to extend my utmost cooperation to the people of Sudan.
Let's work together toward a great future for Sudan.
Shukuran Jezeelan.
KUBO Eiji, Chief Representative
JICA Sudan Office
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