The Sudanese government and its Iranian counterpart have agreed to accelerate steps related to reinstating diplomatic representation and reopening embassies in their respective countries.
This decision marks a significant shift after nearly seven years of severed ties, with relations resuming on October 9th last year.
Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq discussed with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber the means to restore bilateral relations.
The discussion, held on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement ministerial meeting in Uganda, reviewed the history of relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and strengthen cooperation and coordination on both bilateral and international levels.
The Sudanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Minister Al-Sadiq briefed the Iranian official on the developments in Sudan and the efforts made by the government to establish security and stability.
In January 2016, the Sudanese government announced the severance of relations with Iran, citing Tehran’s regional interventions and the attack on the Saudi embassy in Tehran.
Consequently, Sudan closed its embassy in Iran and expelled Iranian diplomats from Khartoum. Tehran had been a strong ally of the former Sudanese regime led by President Omar al-Bashir.
However, the evolving dynamics of Saudi-Iranian relations compelled Khartoum to align with Riyadh and sever ties with Tehran.
The two nations expressed regret over the diplomatic cut in 2016, which was a response to external pressures, and announced their readiness to reestablish relations.
