Earlier today, diplomatic officials from Iran and Sudan met to discuss bilateral issues as they affect the two countries, including an attempt at restoring diplomatic relations.
A statement from the meeting says that “the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Sudan decided to resume their diplomatic relations.”
It further stated that the two parties have agreed to resume relations by ensuring that their embassies are open for service. They also agreed “to exchange official delegations,” the statement said.
Representatives from both countries affirmed their positions in a joint statement made available to the media. This will be the first time high-ranking diplomatic officials from both countries will meet each other after seven years of breakdown in diplomatic relations.
In 2016, Sudan, in response to the forceful attack on the Saudi Arabian embassy located in Tehran, cut diplomatic ties with Iran. In addition, Saudi Arabia, whose territory was attacked, began a diplomatic row with Iran.
Three years later, Saudi Arabia and Iran, at the behest of China, pursued the path towards a rapprochement.
After a series of high-level diplomatic meetings between the two countries, in March 2023, they agreed to peace and to restore all diplomatic ties.
Since April 15 this year, Sudan has been embroiled in a power struggle between two factional groups led by Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
