Turkish Cargo began operating flights between Istanbul and Port Sudan on October 21, the Turkish Embassy in Sudan said. On the occasion, Turkish Ambassador Fahri Türker Oba visited Turkish Airlines’ offices at Port Sudan International Airport.

Ambassador Oba also met Port Sudan International Airport Director Mousa Jibril Mohamed. Turkish Airlines resumed passenger flights to Port Sudan in September 2025 after a suspension lasting about 29 months due to the war in Sudan.

As part of his recent meetings, Ambassador Oba also met Xu Jian, chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sudan.
