Sudan and Saudi Arabia Establish a High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council

Foreign ministers of Sudan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in Riyadh to establish a high-level council for strategic cooperation and coordination, witnessed by the Sudanese ambassador to Saudi Arabia and several officials from both sides.
Agreement details
The Sudanese side was represented by Foreign Minister Mohi Eldin Salem, while Saudi Arabia was represented by Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. The council will create a comprehensive institutional framework to manage bilateral relations and expand cooperation across ten main sectors, including politics, economy, investment and trade.
Background and outlook
The move follows a period of growing Sudan‑Saudi ties, with both leaders seeking to elevate official partnership and boost mutual investments to support development and stability.
The council aims to unify visions, streamline joint projects and open new avenues for economic collaboration, strengthening shared interests between Khartoum and Riyadh.
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