Sudan, Eritrea agree on security cooperation, new economic projects

October 10, 2025 (PORT SUDAN) – Sudan and Eritrea have agreed to significantly boost cooperation in security, intelligence, and the economy following a two-day visit to Asmara by Sudan’s prime minister, the premier announced on Friday.

Speaking to reporters in Port Sudan upon his return, Prime Minister Kamil Idris hailed the visit as “historic” and fruitful, detailing a series of agreements reached with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki.

The agreements include activating a joint political committee and establishing a new economic body to oversee bilateral projects. “We extended our thanks and appreciation to the state of Eritrea… for the great support they have provided to Sudan in these exceptional circumstances,” Idris said.

Idris also revealed plans for new joint economic ventures, including large-scale marine fisheries in the Red Sea, gold and oil refineries, and other investments in the minerals sector.

The two leaders also agreed to coordinate on Sudan’s potential return to the African Union and in other regional and international forums.

Eritrea is considered the most supportive neighbouring country to the Sudanese government and army in the ongoing conflict, despite previous tensions in the two countries’ relations.

Eritrea hosts training camps for groups allied with the army, while press reports have mentioned that Sudan sent its military aircraft to Eritrea to prevent them from being targeted by drones during recent large-scale attacks.