Tightening Strategic Cooperation on the Table of Sudan-Russia Talks
Moscow – Sudanhorizon
The eleventh session of the Sudan-Russia Political Consultation Committee convened on Tuesday in Moscow to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two countries.
The Sudanese delegation was headed by Ambassador Muawiya Osman Khalid, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in the presence of Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Mohamed Al-Ghazali Siraj. The Russian side was led by Georgy Borisenko, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation, attended by Russia’s Ambassador to Sudan, Andrey Chernovol.
According to a statement issued by Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two sides exchanged congratulations on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Russia.
Ambassador Muawiya conveyed Sudan’s congratulations to the Russian government and people on Russia’s National Day and confirmed the participation of Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council, in the Third Russia–Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Moscow next October. He also expressed hope that the next session of the Political Consultation Committee would be held in Khartoum.
The discussions covered a broad range of bilateral issues and reviewed the current status of cooperation in political, economic, and cultural fields. Both sides also exchanged briefings on domestic developments in their respective countries and discussed regional and international issues of mutual interest, as well as coordination between the two foreign ministries and cooperation in international forums.
Ambassador Muawiya updated the Russian delegation on developments in Sudan, including what he described as victories achieved by the Sudanese Armed Forces against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the battlefield.
He also outlined the Sudanese government’s efforts to achieve peace and move toward elections, highlighting the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue process and the return of large numbers of citizens, particularly following the relocation of government institutions back to Khartoum and the gradual normalization of life in the capital.
The Sudanese official praised the level of relations between the two countries and reaffirmed Sudan’s commitment to elevating them into a strategic partnership based on mutual interests. He called for stronger political communication, increased official visits, and expanded cooperation that would benefit both nations.
He further commended the coordination between Sudan and Russia in international organizations and their mutual support for candidates in various international institutions. He expressed Sudan’s desire for Russia to play a significant role in the country’s reconstruction efforts, in line with the cooperation protocol signed during last year’s Joint Ministerial Committee meeting. He noted that activating projects contained in the agreement would help restore normal life and strengthen economic relations.
Ambassador Muawiya reviewed progress on implementing the outcomes of the Joint Ministerial Committee and emphasized Sudan’s interest in activating existing agreements and memoranda of understanding in sectors including transportation, infrastructure, energy, oil, and agriculture.
He also praised efforts to establish a sister-city partnership between Saint Petersburg and Port Sudan, as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening ties with the Republic of Tatarstan.
In the field of education and culture, the Sudanese official expressed appreciation for the scholarships provided by the Russian government, noting their importance in supporting Sudan’s education sector under challenging circumstances.
He also praised the work of Russian archaeological missions engaged in the restoration and exploration of Sudanese heritage and their assistance in efforts to recover artifacts reportedly looted during the conflict.
The ambassador thanked the Russian government for resuming the issuance of medical visas for Sudanese patients. He noted that Russia has become a preferred destination for medical treatment among Sudanese citizens and stated that nearly 20,000 Sudanese patients received treatment in Russia between 2021 and 2025. He also pointed to growing exports of electronics, electrical engineering products, and medical goods as examples of constructive bilateral cooperation.
For his part, Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko described Sudan as a key Russian partner in Africa and the Middle East, citing the intensive political dialogue, mutual support, and coordination between the two countries in international forums.
He thanked Sudan for its support of Russia on issues of mutual concern and noted that both countries face significant challenges, making it important to further strengthen bilateral relations.
Borisienko highlighted growth in trade exchanges resulting from increased bilateral engagement and announced a 30 percent increase in Russian scholarships for Sudan, raising the total to 140 scholarships for the coming academic year. He added that Russia is prepared to further increase the number in future years.
The Russian official also reaffirmed his country’s support for Sudan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and state institutions, including the Sovereignty Council, the Council of Ministers, and other official bodies.
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