Khartoum, January 11 (QNA) - Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris officially announced, Sunday, the return of the government to the capital, Khartoum, after more than two and a half years of operating from Port Sudan, east of the country.

This move marks the beginning of a new phase in Sudan's political and public services landscape.

In a speech delivered today before a large crowd in Khartoum North, Idris affirmed that the government's return to Khartoum represents a message of hope and reassurance to the people of Sudan, and a commitment to working from the heart of the capital despite the current challenges.

The Prime Minister noted that his government is seeking to meet the aspirations of the Sudanese people through a comprehensive reform program focused on restoring confidence in state institutions, improving services in the healthcare, education, electricity and water, and sanitation sectors, as well as working to improve economic conditions and enhance development.

Idris said that the 2026 budget was designed in such a way as not to impose any new taxes on citizens and to include measures to address economic imbalances. He expected these measures to lead to a reduction in the inflation rate to around 70 percent, an increase in GDP growth to about 10 percent, and narrowing the gap between the official exchange rate and that of the parallel market.

The Sudanese Prime Minister also announced that 2026 will be the year of peace, expressing hope that this designation will help drive sustainable development and the reconstruction of what was destroyed by the war, which erupted in April 2023.

Idris called for national solidarity and unifying efforts to overcome the current phase, stressing that the government's return reflects the state's determination to restore stability and place Sudan on a path toward recovery. (QNA)