State Minister at the Ministry of Finance, Mohamed Nour Abdel Daim, announced that Sudan has begun implementing a roadmap to complete its debt relief process under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative. Mohamed Nour Abdel Daim chaired an expanded virtual meeting on Tuesday with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission to Sudan to discuss the draft roadmap for completing Sudan’s debt relief process. The meeting was attended by the Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Mohamed Ali Juma; the Director General of the General Directorate of External Financing, Ikhlas Mohamed Ali, representatives of the directorates, and officials from the Central Bank of Sudan (CBOS). Joining virtually were Nathan Porter, Head of the IMF Mission to Sudan, and IMF experts. Discussions reviewed the roadmap’s four phases, beginning with the assessment and preparatory stage, followed by the institutional foundation and track record stage, and culminating in the final phase of reaching agreement on an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme as a prerequisite for Sudan to reach the HIPC Completion Point and secure full debt relief. Mohamed Nour Abdel Daim said the government has made significant progress in public financial management reforms, strengthening governance, and consolidating the principles of transparency. He noted that the government is advancing digital transformation by expanding electronic revenue collection and payment systems, redirecting resources toward priority sectors, and activating the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) to ensure real-time monitoring and oversight of public finances. He added that the Ministry is also moving forward with implementing the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) as a key pillar for improving transparency and financial disclosure, enhancing international comparability, facilitating Sudan’s reintegration into the global financial system, attracting foreign investment, and fulfilling the requirements of the HIPC debt relief initiative. For his part, Nathan Porter reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to continuing its technical support for Sudan, stressing the importance of meeting the requirements for re-engagement. A representative of the Central Bank of Sudan noted that work on the debt relief file began in 2025 and reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to implementing the required measures. The meeting concluded with a recommendation to establish a joint technical working group comprising the Ministry of Finance, the IMF, and relevant stakeholders to oversee data collection and analysis, assess performance indicators, and support the full implementation of IMF-supported programmes during the next phase.BH/BH