Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan in Berlin

Lina El-Sheikh Affirms Importance of Partnership with World Bank

Khartoum, Sept.12(SUNA)-Minister of Labor and Social Development, Lina El-Sheikh underscored importance of strengthening partnership with the World Bank , commending the bank support to the Ministry’ social projects. The Minister expressed satisfaction over “social security network” projected funded by the World Bank as a base for cooperation. Lina briefed during meeting at her office Thursday the World Bank country director in the presence of undersecretary of the Ministry of Labor , Asmahan Ahmed Al-Bashir on nature , task and functions of the ministry as well as challenges of the upcoming stage. She indicated to alleviating poverty program through adoption of electronic survey project, stressing the government moving from delivering humanitarian assistance to effecting development. The World Bank country director welcomed formation of the new government in Sudan, reiterating the bank resolve to cement partnership with the Ministry of Labor and Social Development . ab