Sudan and Turkey contractors agree on reconstruction framework

June 30, 2026 (ANKARA) – The contractors’ associations of Sudan and Turkey have agreed to implement pilot infrastructure and reconstruction projects to help rebuild the war-torn African nation, the Sudanese Contractors Association said on Tuesday.

The partnership comes as Sudanese authorities estimate total reconstruction costs at $300 billion for the capital, Khartoum, and $700 billion for the remaining states. The United Nations is currently preparing its own independent assessment of the damage and reconstruction needs.

During a joint meeting in the Turkish capital, a Sudanese delegation led by Malik Ali Dongla met with the Turkish Contractors Association to secure strategic partnerships for development. The meeting was attended by Sudan’s Ambassador to Turkey, Nader Youssef.

Talks focused on establishing a framework for infrastructure rehabilitation, boosting investment opportunities, and launching pilot projects that can leverage the global experience of Turkish construction firms. The sides also explored financing mechanisms in partnership with international institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank and the African Export-Import Bank.

Dongla said the meeting’s main outcome was an agreement to launch an initial pilot project as a launchpad for the partnership. Financing will be explored through international lenders or via a “reconstruction-for-resources” arrangement involving Sudanese gold and agricultural commodities.

Turkish companies committed to transferring technical know-how and training Sudanese personnel through professional development programs. A joint committee will be formed to monitor project implementation and ensure compliance with transparency and quality standards.

Ambassador Youssef emphasized the importance of the agreement, stating that Sudan is working to create an attractive and stable investment environment for Turkish partners. He affirmed the Sudanese government’s commitment to facilitating procedures and providing necessary guarantees for joint projects.

The war in Sudan, which broke out in April 2023, has caused catastrophic damage to the country’s infrastructure and economy. Economic estimates indicate that gross domestic product has contracted by more than 42% relative to pre-conflict levels, while nearly 60% of the population has lost their source of income amid a severe currency collapse.