Sudan’s Ambassador to India:Strategic Cooperation Opportunities

New Delhi – Sudanhorizon
Sudan’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohamed Abdullah Ali Al-Tom, has affirmed that the Sudanese-Indian partnership is based on a deep-rooted historical legacy and shared strategic interests.
The ambassador in a lecture he delivered at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in the Indian capital, New Delhi,has emphasized that Sudan looks forward to building strong partnerships with friendly and trusted nations, foremost among them India, within the framework of the reconstruction and development phase the country is preparing to enter.

The opening session was attended by the Indian Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Singh, and a number of Indian and African experts, diplomats, and academics.
The dialogue event was organized ahead of the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit, which was scheduled to be held at the end of this month but was postponed on Friday.
In his lecture, Ambassador Al-Toumi addressed current international transformations and the rapid geopolitical, economic, and technological changes the world is witnessing. He explained that these challenges open the door to building new partnerships among countries of the Global South, particularly Africa and India, contributing to a more balanced, just, and inclusive international order.
The Ambassador noted that Sudanese-Indian relations extend back a long time, pointing out that India was among the first countries with which Sudan established diplomatic relations after independence. He added that India has played a significant role in supporting Sudan in the fields of education, training, energy, health, agriculture, and human resource development.
The Ambassador explained that Sudan possesses significant strategic and economic potential, qualifying it to be a key partner for cooperation with India. He highlighted Sudan’s distinguished geographical location on the Red Sea, its vast agricultural and mineral resources, and its considerable potential in food security, renewable energy, and livestock.
The Ambassador also addressed the war of aggression that Sudan has faced since 2023, noting that the Rapid Support Forces militia, backed by the United Arab Emirates, has committed widespread violations and grave crimes against civilians and infrastructure.
He emphasized that the Sudanese government has regained control over most of the country and that the situation is gradually moving towards stability and a return to normalcy.
The Ambassador affirmed that Sudan looks forward to expanding cooperation with India in the coming period in the fields of agriculture, food security, renewable energy, digital transformation, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and the development of the dairy and livestock sectors, citing India’s successful experience in several of these areas.
Ambassador Al-Toumi pointed out that Sudan’s stability is a pivotal element for the stability of the Red Sea region and the Horn of Africa, and has direct implications for international maritime security and regional and international food security.

At the conclusion of the lecture, Ambassador Al-Tom, emphasized the importance of building a deeper strategic partnership between Sudan and India, and between India and Africa in general.
He explained that this partnership is strengthened and solidified by its foundation on mutual respect, shared development, and long-term cooperation. He affirmed that this partnership can effectively contribute to enhancing stability and prosperity at both the regional and international levels.
It is worth noting that the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the African Union agreed to postpone the India-Africa Partnership Forum due to the health situation in some African countries following the Ebola outbreak.

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