Sudan, Libya Leaders agree to bolster joint cooperation in all fields
Tripoli, February 26, 2024 – The President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and the President of the Libyan Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, pledged to reactivate previously signed agreements and bolster cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the military field.
Al-Burhan concluded a brief visit to Libya on Monday, accompanied by his designated Foreign Minister and the Director of the General Intelligence Service.
During the visit, he held official talks with Al-Menfi and met with Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba.
A Libyan Presidential Council media office statement received by Sudan Tribune stated the agreement to “activate the agreements signed between the two countries and exchange delegations.”
In a joint press conference with Al-Menfi, Al-Burhan revealed they aimed to strengthen ties in the ” political, economic and military fields.”
He emphasized the importance of cooperation between Sudan and Libya to achieve peace and stability “without any negative or obstructive external interference.”
On June 2, 2018, Sudan, Libya, Chad and Niger agreed to control and monitor joint borders. Libyan officials on August 25, 2021, signed an agreement with the Sudanese government to activate the quadripartite border monitoring agreement.
Immediately after the onset of the conflict in Sudan, it was reported that RSF received military weapons and ammunition through the Haftar-controlled eastern Libya. Until very recently, the Sudanese army spoke about airstrikes on vehicles loaded with weapons coming from Libya.
The Libyan President voiced his strong support for the Jeddah agreements, saying they are key steps to ending Sudan’s ongoing conflict. He further added that his government supports al-Burhan efforts to “ensure stability in Sudan”.
On February 24, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader said he received a call from the Libyan Prime Minister, who discussed with him the vision of the paramilitary group to end the Sudanese conflict.
“We accepted Dabaiba’s invitation to visit Libya in the near future. We also acknowledge his efforts and initiative to support stability and peace in Sudan, with the understanding that these factors contribute to regional stability”.
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