The National Ribat University
Khartoum – Soba
Major General Ayhan Okdan, Advisor to the Turkish Ministry of Interior, visited the College of Police Sciences and Law in Soba today. The visit aimed to review the training programs and plans provided to the college's students, explore ways to strengthen training cooperation between the Sudanese and Turkish police forces, and activate joint cooperation protocols to facilitate the exchange of expertise and enhance capabilities.
The visit was attended by Police Lieutenant General Nasr al-Din Saleh Abdul-Rahman, Head of the Training Authority; Police Major General Ismail Mohammed Mohammed Ahmed, Dean of the College of Police Sciences and Law; Police Major General Al-Fadil Hasboun, Dean of the Higher Police Academy; Police Major General Al-Hadi Sharif, Director General of Enlisted Personnel Training; Police Major General Dr. Hatem Yassin, Director General of Officer Training; and Police Major General Dr. Khawad Al-Shami Abdul-Rahim, Director General of Media and Public Relations and Official Spokesperson for the Police Force.
The Head of the Training Authority praised Turkey's supportive stance toward Sudan, commending the Turkish police's efforts to assist their Sudanese counterparts through joint agreements and training programs. He emphasized the importance of the visit in advancing training cooperation, activating protocols signed between the two nations, and creating "train-the-trainer" opportunities, thereby leveraging the advancements achieved by the Turkish police across various fields of police work. For his part, the Advisor to the Turkish Ministry of Interior emphasized the commitment of the Turkish Ministry of Interior and police force to strengthening cooperation with their Sudanese counterparts across various areas of police work. He highlighted the importance of activating cooperation protocols regarding training and capacity building, particularly in the fields of urban security, counter-terrorism, combating organized crime, and drug enforcement.
The Dean of the College of Police Sciences and Law outlined the role played by the Turkish police in supporting the training and qualification of Sudanese police personnel within the framework of joint coordination and cooperation. He stressed the importance of activating cooperation and twinning agreements between the police colleges of both nations, thereby opening broader horizons for academic and training exchanges and the development of policing programs.
In the same context, the Director of the General Administration for Media and Public Relations—who also serves as the official spokesperson for the police force—noted the deep cooperation between the Sudanese and Turkish police across various operational areas. He indicated that the 2027 plan would include specialized programs in program production, video editing, and media content creation, aiming to enhance media performance and improve the delivery of the police force's message to both the Sudanese public and the global community.
The field tour included visits to several of the college’s facilities, where the Turkish Ministry of Interior Advisor observed practical demonstrations of weapon disassembly and reassembly. He also inspected the shooting range and viewed live-fire training exercises, gaining insight into the practical and training aspects of the cadets' curriculum. The visit comes within the framework of strengthening the partnership between the Sudanese and Turkish police forces, as well as expanding areas of cooperation and the exchange of expertise, thereby supporting the development of police training systems and enhancing the capabilities of police personnel in both countries.
Major General Ayhan Okdan, Advisor to the Turkish Ministry of Interior, visited the College of Police Sciences and Law in Soba today. The visit aimed to review the training programs and plans provided to the college's students, explore ways to strengthen training cooperation between the Sudanese and Turkish police forces, and activate joint cooperation protocols to facilitate the exchange of expertise and enhance capabilities.
The visit was attended by Police Lieutenant General Nasr al-Din Saleh Abdul-Rahman, Head of the Training Authority; Police Major General Ismail Mohammed Mohammed Ahmed, Dean of the College of Police Sciences and Law; Police Major General Al-Fadil Hasboun, Dean of the Higher Police Academy; Police Major General Al-Hadi Sharif, Director General of Enlisted Personnel Training; Police Major General Dr. Hatem Yassin, Director General of Officer Training; and Police Major General Dr. Khawad Al-Shami Abdul-Rahim, Director General of Media and Public Relations and Official Spokesperson for the Police Force.
The Head of the Training Authority praised Turkey's supportive stance toward Sudan, commending the Turkish police's efforts to assist their Sudanese counterparts through joint agreements and training programs. He emphasized the importance of the visit in advancing training cooperation, activating protocols signed between the two nations, and creating "train-the-trainer" opportunities, thereby leveraging the advancements achieved by the Turkish police across various fields of police work. For his part, the Advisor to the Turkish Ministry of Interior emphasized the commitment of the Turkish Ministry of Interior and police force to strengthening cooperation with their Sudanese counterparts across various areas of police work. He highlighted the importance of activating cooperation protocols regarding training and capacity building, particularly in the fields of urban security, counter-terrorism, combating organized crime, and drug enforcement.
The Dean of the College of Police Sciences and Law outlined the role played by the Turkish police in supporting the training and qualification of Sudanese police personnel within the framework of joint coordination and cooperation. He stressed the importance of activating cooperation and twinning agreements between the police colleges of both nations, thereby opening broader horizons for academic and training exchanges and the development of policing programs.
In the same context, the Director of the General Administration for Media and Public Relations—who also serves as the official spokesperson for the police force—noted the deep cooperation between the Sudanese and Turkish police across various operational areas. He indicated that the 2027 plan would include specialized programs in program production, video editing, and media content creation, aiming to enhance media performance and improve the delivery of the police force's message to both the Sudanese public and the global community.
The field tour included visits to several of the college’s facilities, where the Turkish Ministry of Interior Advisor observed practical demonstrations of weapon disassembly and reassembly. He also inspected the shooting range and viewed live-fire training exercises, gaining insight into the practical and training aspects of the cadets' curriculum. The visit comes within the framework of strengthening the partnership between the Sudanese and Turkish police forces, as well as expanding areas of cooperation and the exchange of expertise, thereby supporting the development of police training systems and enhancing the capabilities of police personnel in both countries.