Sovereign Council for Humanitarian Affairs Advisor Concludes Spain Visit

Madrid – Sudanhorizon

The Advisor to the Transitional Sovereign Council for Humanitarian Affairs and International Organizations, Lieutenant General Al-Sadiq Ismail Mahmoud, has concluded his official visit to Spain. The visit aimed to strengthen humanitarian cooperation between the two nations, mobilize support for those affected by the humanitarian situation in Sudan, and further develop bilateral relations.

The visit included meetings with Lucía Prieto, Director General of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), in the presence of the Sudanese Ambassador to Spain, Ahmed Youssef. The discussions focused on ways to enhance humanitarian cooperation and facilitate the delivery of aid to those affected in Sudan.

General Al-Sadiq also met with the Spanish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Diego Bermejo, in the presence of Jimena Bartolomé, Director General for Africa. The Spanish side expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Government of Sudan and provide all possible assistance to alleviate the suffering of those affected.

For his part, Lieutenant General Al-Sadiq emphasized the Sudanese government’s commitment to addressing the humanitarian situation and fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities, while ensuring that humanitarian efforts remain free from any political exploitation.

The Advisor also met with representatives from several Spanish organizations operating in Sudan—including the Spanish Red Cross, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières) – Spain, Action Against Hunger (Acción contra el Hambre), and Plan International. These meetings addressed strengthening coordination and cooperation, refining mechanisms for responding to humanitarian needs, and ensuring that aid reaches those who need it most. The visit comes as part of the commitment of both Sudan and the Kingdom of Spain to strengthen their friendly relations and cooperation, enhance their partnership in the humanitarian and development sectors, and mobilize support for those affected by the humanitarian situation in Sudan.

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