Khartoum:Tokyo Sudan’s Ambassador to Japan, Al-Rayah Haidoub, has expressed his appreciation to the Japanese government for its significant contribution towards debris management in Khartoum State. This comes after the Japanese Embassy in Sudan announced the completion of agreements for the "Project for Strengthening Debris Management Capacity in Khartoum State."

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, the project was formalized on November 4 in Cairo by Japan’s Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Takanobu Nakahara. It includes approximately $4.5 million worth of machinery and equipment, as well as training, to aid Sudan's reconstruction efforts and improve living conditions for returning residents.

Ambassador Haidoub welcomed the initiative, emphasizing its importance in addressing the humanitarian challenges Sudan faces as it moves into a recovery and rehabilitation phase. The project will be executed in collaboration with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and aims to enhance debris management through equipment provision, planning support, and training programs.

Japan's assistance aligns with its commitments made at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) held in Yokohama in August 2025, focusing on environmental resilience, disaster risk reduction, and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. The Japanese Embassy in Sudan highlighted that this initiative also seeks to strengthen bilateral relations and underscores Japan's dedication to its international responsibilities.