Sudan and Turkey Advance Economic and Development Cooperation at Ankara Summit

What happened

Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris met with Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz in Ankara for a bilateral summit involving the agriculture ministers of both countries, according to AllAfrica Sudan. The summit aimed to bolster Sudan-Turkey relations by expanding economic and development cooperation focused on stability, reconstruction, and economic recovery in Sudan.

The discussions covered deepening partnerships in economic and investment sectors including agriculture, energy, mining, infrastructure, ports, transport, and logistics. Both parties emphasized shifting from memorandums to practical implementation backed by joint monitoring frameworks and defined timelines.

Turkey reaffirmed its firm support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, reiterating backing for Sudan’s legitimate institutions. Turkey also stressed its continued humanitarian and service assistance delivered through its embassy in Port Sudan and agencies including TİKA, Ziraat Bank, and Turkish Airlines.

Known from the source

• Prime Minister Kamil Idris and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz held a bilateral summit in Ankara with agriculture ministers from both countries.
• The talks focused on expanding economic and development cooperation to support Sudan's stability, reconstruction, and economic recovery.
• Turkey affirmed support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and legitimate state institutions.
• Both sides discussed political and humanitarian developments in Sudan and reaffirmed support for peace efforts and ending the war.
• Key sectors for cooperation include agriculture, energy, mining, infrastructure, ports, transport, and logistics.

What remains unclear

The talks referenced major strategic projects such as the Zadi (1) project and agricultural schemes including Gezira, Rahad, and Hawad, alongside cooperation in oil, electricity, renewable energy, and gum Arabic production. Additional collaboration areas discussed encompassed youth housing projects, training, capacity building, and digital transformation leveraging Turkish expertise.

What remains unclear: Verification of any casualty or displacement figures related to ongoing conflict referenced during talks. Independent confirmation of humanitarian access and aid delivery claims made by Turkish entities in Sudan. Verification of Sudan’s participation level in peace initiatives and preparation for reconstruction mentioned by both parties. Ensure all claims about Turkey’s backing and cooperation projects are accurately attributed or confirmed.

Evidence note

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