Sudan to pursue stronger relations with Iran
Foreign Minister of Sudan, Ali Youssef Ahmed Al-Sharif, met with Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, among other high ranking Iranian officials on 17th February, PressTV reports.
The two ministers discussed at length the recent developments in the conflict in Sudan between the government and the rebel RSF forces.
Araghchi emphasised Iran’s commitment to continuing its major policy of developing and strengthening relations with all Islamic countries, including Sudan, and assured Al-Sharif of Iran’s support of Sudan preserving national sovereignty and ending foreign interference in its affairs.
The Iranian minister affirmed Iran’s support of the Sudanese government against the Rapid Support Forces, which have faced repeated accusations of receiving funding and support by the UAE.
The ministers also spoke of the importance of Islamic nations forming a firm collective stance against ‘the Israeli regime’ which is perceived to be the ‘enemy of Muslim countries and the countries in the region.’
Araghchi also called for Sudan’s active participation in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
The Sudanese Foreign Minister provided a report on the latest developments in Sudan and the recent victories of the national Sudanese army, calling for Iran’s active participation in helping Sudan to reconstruct after damages brought upon the country by the conflict.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, also present at the meeting, added that the Iranian Parliament is ready to establish parliamentary ties with Sudan after its formation, stating that the Iranian government wishes to prioritise establishing stability in Sudan.
Sharif praised Iran’s support for stability in Sudan. Currently, the present situation in Sudan has been labelled ‘a humanitarian disaster’ with around two million displaced Sudanese, 50% of the population facing food insecurity and tens of thousands of people killed, as a direct result of the war that began when the RSF raised an insurrection against the Sudanese government in April 2023.
At the end of the meeting on the 17th, both Foreign Ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Sudan signed two orders: one for the abolition of visas for holders of diplomatic and service passports and another for the establishment of a joint political committee.
PressTV
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