Japan and Sudan have maintained the firm diplomatic tie since 1956. Japan regards Sudan as one of the most important countries to maintain peace and stability in Africa. The Embassy of Japan in Sudan hope their friendship and future-oriented partnership will be enhanced based uopn the mutual trust and understanding.

Japan‘s strong commitment to Sudan is demonstrated by its continuous provision of Official Development Assistance (ODA) through bilateral and multilateral channels. The total amount of ODA from Japan to Sudan has reached over 1.2 billion USD since 2005. ODA represents the real interaction and process of building Japan-Sudan partnership and plays a vital role in enriching the bilateral relationship.