#Coronavirus response: #TeamEurope support to Sudan through #EUHumanitarianAirBridge flight

The second of two EU Humanitarian Air Bridge flights has arrived in Sudan, helping humanitarian workers and essential supplies reach people in need and supporting the coronavirus response in the country. This fully EU-funded Humanitarian Air Bridge flight to Sudan was made possible through a coordinated Team Europe approach, bringing together the European Union, Sweden, France and the Humanitarian Logistics Network.

Ahead of the High-Level Sudan Partnership Conference which took place yesterday (25 June), Crisis Management Commissioner Janez Lenarčič, and Secretary of State to the Minister for European and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne arrived in Khartoum to meet Republic of Sudan Prime Minister H.E. Mr Abdalla Hamdok, as well as other high-level authorities and representatives of the humanitarian community.

Commissioner Lenarčič said: “Sudan is at an important juncture in its transition to democracy, as it is implementing reforms that can translate into a better life for its citizens, including the most vulnerable people. The EU is committed to supporting the transitional government’s efforts for an inclusive peace in the country. It also welcomes the transitional government’s clear message of openness to the international humanitarian community and the commitment to facilitate humanitarian workers’ delivery of aid to remote areas and people in need.”

Through the Global Response, €6 billion is supporting countries in Africa, of which more than €120 million was mobilized in Sudan. The full press release, as well as the factsheets: EU Humanitarian Air Bridge, EU Humanitarian Aid in Sudan, EU Development Aid in Sudan are available online. 

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