By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Monday held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, concluding a one-day visit to the Kingdom.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Muawia Osman said al-Burhan and Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed strengthening bilateral relations into a sustainable strategic partnership.
This partnership, he added, would be facilitated through a Strategic Cooperation Council sponsored by the leaderships in Sudan, and the Kingdom.
The visit also focused on ongoing efforts to achieve security, and stability following a 2-year war in Sudan with paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Al-Burhan thanked Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his government for their “significant and valuable efforts” to achieve peace, and stability in Sudan.
He also praised the Crown Prince’s “wise vision” for regional peace, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships.
Al-Burhan expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s determination to engage in peace efforts to end the war, with Saudi Arabia’s participation.
He affirmed Sudan’s eagerness to work with President Trump, his Secretary of State, and his Peace Envoy to achieve that goal.
Al-Burhan arrived in the Saudi capital earlier in the day following an invitation conveyed by Saudi Foreign Minister Walid al-Khereiji, who visited Port Sudan last Saturday to meet with him.
Saudi state-owned Press Agency (SPA) had earlier reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with al-Burhan and his delegation at Al-Yamamah Palace.
They reviewed the latest developments and repercussions of the current events in Sudan, as well as efforts to achieve security and stability.
The meeting marks the first such talks since the Saudi Crown Prince reportedly asked U.S. President Donald Trump last month to intervene to end the war in Sudan personally.
