Ankara – OnePress
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Muhyiddin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim, discussed with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in the Turkish capital Ankara, ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Sudan and Turkey, during an official visit launched by the Sudanese minister on Tuesday.
The expanded talks dealt with prospects for developing joint cooperation in a number of areas, including economy, trade, investment, energy, education and culture, as well as issues of common interest.
The Sudanese Foreign Minister reviewed the developments in the country and the efforts exerted to restore security and stability and advance the reconstruction process, expressing the Sudanese government's appreciation for the Turkish positions in support of Sudan's sovereignty and for the humanitarian assistance provided by Ankara.
For his part, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed his country's continued support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sudan, stressing the continuation of humanitarian support and strengthening bilateral cooperation to face regional and international challenges.
On the sidelines of the visit, the two ministers signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Sudanese Diplomatic Institute and the Diplomatic Academy of the Turkish Foreign Ministry, with the aim of enhancing diplomatic training and qualification, and exchanging experiences, training programs and curricula.
The two sides agreed to continue coordination and consultation between the two countries, which will contribute to raising the Sudanese-Turkish strategic partnership to wider horizons.