Sudan's Burhan travels to Moscow for Russia-Africa summit

Sudan's Sovereignty Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan departed for Moscow on Tuesday to attend the third Russia-Africa summit on October 28-29. His delegation includes ministers of foreign affairs and finance, and the heads of intelligence and defence industries. Al-Burhan is scheduled to address the summit and hold bilateral talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Sudan's ambassador to Russia, Mohammed al-Ghazali al-Tijani Siraj, stated that the visit signifies growing bilateral ties and international cooperation, noting Russia's support for Sudan's institutions, including the armed forces fighting the RSF. Siraj also mentioned Russia's past UN Security Council actions defending Sudan's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Siraj suggested Russia could assist Sudan's post-war reconstruction in sectors like energy, mining, agriculture, and infrastructure, referencing past economic and trade cooperation agreements. The summit agenda includes declarations on artificial intelligence and a 2027-2029 action plan for Russia-Africa partnership, covering political, economic, security, and educational cooperation.

Why it mattersSudan's leader is seeking international support and potential reconstruction aid from Russia while his country is engaged in internal conflict.

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