ST. PETERSBURG (SUNA) – A delegation from Sudan’s Red Sea State, visiting the Russian Federation and headed by State Wali Lt. Gen. Mustafa Mohamed Nour, visited Bronka Port in St. Petersburg on Saturday to review its operational capabilities and port activities, as part of efforts to strengthen mutual cooperation and facilitate the transfer of expertise between Sudanese and Russian ports. The delegation included the Director General of the Sea Ports Corporation, the Director of Red Sea University, the Director of the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company, and the Chairman of the State Employers’ Union. In a press statement, Director General of the Sea Ports Corporation, Engineer Jailani Mohamed Jailani, said Bronka is one of St. Petersburg’s modern and advanced ports, distinguished by its diverse operational and logistical activities. The port has an integrated container terminal, a general cargo terminal, and a dedicated dry bulk terminal. He noted that the delegation conducted an on-site review of port operations and operating mechanisms, providing an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into Russia’s experience in port management and operations and explore ways to apply relevant expertise to improve operational performance and enhance the efficiency of Sudan’s seaports. Jailani added that the Russian side warmly welcomed the visit and expressed its readiness and willingness for fruitful cooperation across various fields, with a view to facilitating comprehensive knowledge exchange and strengthening the partnership between the ports of St. Petersburg and Sudanese seaports. The visit follows the signing, on Friday, October 23, of a historic twinning agreement between Port Sudan and St. Petersburg. The agreement was signed at the Russian city government headquarters by the Wali of Red Sea State and the Governor of St. Petersburg. It provides for advancing economic and trade cooperation and strengthening the strategic partnership in infrastructure, particularly ports, roads, airports, and healthcare institutions. It also seeks to promote investment and technical cooperation in mining, agriculture, tourism, health, and education. These steps and reciprocal engagements reflect both sides’ commitment to expanding cooperation, opening new avenues for knowledge exchange, and leveraging their respective capabilities to support economic development and improve essential services.BH/BH