Ambassador Hajri explores tourism opportunities in Sudan

Kuwait's Ambassador in Khartoum Talal Al-Hajri held talks Sunday with Sudan's Minister of Antiquities, Tourism and Wildlife Mohammad Al-Had over the investment opportunities and the government incentives to investors in tourism sector. "The talks tackled bilateral cooperation in tourism and environment sectors including Kuwait's participation in relevant events organized in Sudan as well as its contribution to the restoration of Sudanese antiquities and monuments," Al-Hajri told KUNA after the meeting. "We have also discussed encouraging Kuwaitis to invest in tourism and hotels sector in Sudan as and cooperating in promoting Sudan's huge tourism potential." The Kuwaiti Ambassador added that Kuwait is looking forwards towards expanding bilateral cooperation with Sudan in various domains. For his part, Minister Al-Had stated that the Sudanese government is ready to offer all facilitations and incentives to Kuwaiti investors to partake in the development of the tourism sector in the country. He noted that Sudan has great potential including long coasts on the Red Sea and the River Nile, nature reserves and rich heritage. The Minister pointed out that Sudan seeks to carry out establish the infrastructures of several tourist projects in cooperation with Kuwaiti investors.