Sudan, Turkey discuss peace efforts, regional stability
December 25, 2025 (ANKARA) – Sudan’s Sovereign Council chairman and army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, held talks on Thursday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara to discuss peace efforts and the situation in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.
Erdogan held an official reception ceremony at the presidential palace for Burhan, who arrived in the Turkish capital following an official invitation.
The Sovereign Council said in a statement that “Burhan and Erdogan held joint talks at the presidential palace regarding the promotion and development of bilateral relations and boosting cooperation prospects between the two countries.”
The statement noted that the discussions covered updates on the situation in Sudan and efforts to achieve peace. They also reviewed regional and international efforts aimed at establishing stability in the country.
Turkish mediation aimed at ending tensions between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates has previously faltered. Khartoum maintains that ending the war requires Abu Dhabi to stop supplying the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) with military equipment, weapons and mercenary recruitment.
Sudan stipulates the withdrawal of RSF fighters from cities and their assembly in agreed-upon camps for disarmament. This would be followed by a dialogue on how to govern the country and subsequent elections, without the RSF having a future political or economic role.
The Sovereign Council added that the talks emphasized the need to stop crimes committed against the Sudanese people and hold those responsible accountable. It also reaffirmed Turkey’s firm position supporting Sudan’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The statement further mentioned Ankara’s readiness to assist the Sudanese people in facing current humanitarian conditions through aid provided by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).
The two leaders also addressed regional and international issues during their meeting, particularly the situations in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, the statement said.