China to Write Off USD 45 Million in Sudanese Debt
China has announced plans to cancel approximately USD 45 million of Sudan’s debt following high-level discussions held in Port Sudan between Sudanese officials and representatives of the Chinese Embassy.
The agreement, outlined in a draft Memorandum of Understanding, involves the cancellation of 345 million Chinese yuan in interest-free loans that were previously extended to fund development projects across Sudan. The talks took place between Finance Ministry Undersecretary for Planning Mohamed Bashar and Chinese Chargé d’Affaires Xu Jian.
The meeting also reviewed progress on a separate 200 million yuan grant provided by China to support infrastructure development in the water, agriculture, and electricity sectors, which are considered critical to Sudan’s recovery and growth.
Mohamed Bashar praised China’s ongoing role in Sudan’s development, while the Chinese side confirmed readiness to deliver additional support through UN agencies, including funding for solar-powered drinking water stations in Khartoum, Al-Jazirah, Sennar, and Blue Nile states.
