Sudan, Russia discuss strategic partnership and post-war reconstruction
June 23, 2026 (MOSCOW) – Sudan and Russia discussed boosting political and economic cooperation on Tuesday during a bilateral meeting, in which Khartoum expressed its readiness to engage with Moscow in post-war reconstruction and to revive energy and oil agreements.
The 11th session of the Sudanese-Russian Political Consultation Committee was held in the Russian capital, Moscow, with the participation of Sudan’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Muawiya Osman Khalid, and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the discussions covered bilateral relations and the current status of political, economic, and cultural cooperation.
During the talks, Khalid announced that Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan will attend the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Moscow next October.
The political committee meetings, which serve as a primary mechanism for cooperation between the two nations, coincided with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Khartoum and Moscow.
According to the statement, Khalid briefed the Russian side on developments in Sudan, the military advances made by the Sudanese Armed Forces, and the government’s efforts to establish peace and hold general elections. He also provided a briefing on the progress of the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue.
The undersecretary emphasized Sudan’s keenness to elevate bilateral relations to a strategic partnership based on mutual interests, political communication, and high-level official visits.
He expressed Sudan’s expectation of active Russian participation in post-war reconstruction, in line with the cooperation protocol signed last year during the joint ministerial committee meetings. On September 24, 2025, Sudan and Russia signed an economic and trade cooperation protocol, along with two memorandums of understanding in transport, infrastructure, and banking.
Khalid noted that Khartoum intends to activate signed agreements and memorandums of understanding spanning transport, infrastructure, energy, oil, and agriculture.
He commended the role of two Russian archaeological missions operating in Sudan to restore and explore Sudanese heritage, noting their assistance in tracking artefacts looted by the Rapid Support Forces.
The undersecretary expressed gratitude to the Russian government for resuming medical visas for Sudanese patients. He noted that approximately 20,000 Sudanese citizens received medical treatment in Russia between 2021 and 2025, citing Russian exports of electronics, electrical engineering, and medical supplies as a model of constructive bilateral cooperation.
For his part, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko described Sudan as a key partner for Russia in Africa and the Middle East, emphasizing that shared challenges require both nations to strengthen ties.
Borisenko announced a 30% increase in Russian academic scholarships for Sudanese students starting next year, bringing the total to 140 scholarships, with potential for further expansion in subsequent years.
The Russian diplomat reiterated Moscow’s firm support for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and its legitimate institutions, including the Sovereign Council and the Cabinet.