Khartoum:Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohieddin Salem held a meeting with World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director Luke Lindberg on Tuesday. The meeting took place at the Minister's office, where discussions centered around the support and assistance provided by the WFP to Sudan, especially amidst the ongoing conflict.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, Ambassador Salem expressed gratitude on behalf of the Sudanese government and its people for the substantial aid from the WFP. He assured the government's commitment to cooperate fully and offer necessary facilities to humanitarian partners. The Minister emphasized the importance of focusing on school feeding programs in safe areas to ensure student stability and a conducive learning environment.

Luke Lindberg, making his first international visit since taking on the role of Executive Director late last month, expressed his enthusiasm for supporting WFP initiatives in Sudan. He conveyed his interest in contributing to recovery and stability efforts in the country and highlighted the significance of involving women in the political process to foster peace, security, and stability in Sudan.