Sudan’s Burhan meets Turkish, Pakistani, and Libyan leaders in Antalya

November 12, 2026 (ANTALYA, Turkey) – The head of Sudan’s ruling Sovereign Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held separate bilateral meetings on Thursday with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and Libyan Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah on the sidelines of the U.N. climate summit in Antalya.

The talks focused on ongoing political and security developments in Sudan, along with efforts to strengthen diplomatic, economic, and security ties between Khartoum and the three capitals, according to a statement from the Sovereign Council’s media office.

Burhan, who is attending the 31st Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP31), emphasized Sudan’s commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation with Ankara, Islamabad, and Tripoli. He called for heightened coordination and regular consultation on regional issues of mutual concern.

During his meeting with Burhan, Erdogan thanked the Sudanese leader for participating in the COP31 summit and reaffirmed Turkey’s support for Sudan’s security, stability, and peace. The two leaders reviewed the work of joint ministerial committees tasked with expanding cooperation in the economic, trade, and cultural sectors, aiming to bolster commercial exchanges and institutional partnerships.

In a separate session, Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif underscored the strategic importance of restoring security and stability in Sudan, describing the Northeast African nation as a pivotal state whose stability directly impacts broader regional peace and security. The two leaders explored ways to deepen bilateral engagement across key sectors.

Burhan also met with Dbeibah, head of Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Unity, to discuss bilateral relations and shared regional challenges, particularly border security and diplomatic coordination between the two neighbouring countries.

The diplomatic outreach comes as Sudan’s military-led administration seeks to consolidate international backing and expand economic partnerships amid ongoing efforts to stabilize the country and address domestic humanitarian and security crises.