Sudan Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation Established

• Sudan and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement establishing the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination.
• The council will provide a higher-level institutional framework for managing and advancing bilateral relations between the two nations.
• The new framework covers 10 critical areas, including economic, investment, trade, and political sectors.

The council aims to establish a higher-level and more comprehensive institutional framework for managing and advancing bilateral relations between the two countries.

The Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation and Coordination between Sudan and Saudi Arabia is set to become a key player in shaping the bilateral relationship between the two countries. The council, established through an agreement signed on August 17, 2026, aims to provide a higher-level institutional framework for managing and advancing relations between the two nations. This new framework will cover 10 critical areas, including economic, investment, trade, and political sectors, with the goal of harmonizing visions and strengthening official partnership. The council's establishment is seen as a significant development in the ongoing efforts to strengthen ties between Sudan and Saudi Arabia.

The agreement establishing the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation was signed by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem on behalf of Sudan, and Foreign Minister Dr. Faisal bin Farhan on behalf of Saudi Arabia. The signing ceremony was attended by key officials from both countries, including Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dafallah Al-Haj Ali and Director of the Arab Affairs Directorate at Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Abdel-Azim Al-Karouri. This marks a significant milestone in the development of bilateral relations between the two nations.

The establishment of the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation is expected to have far-reaching implications for investment and trade between Sudan and Saudi Arabia. The new framework will provide a more structured mechanism for expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including economic, investment, trade, and political areas. This development is likely to attract increased interest from investors and businesses looking to capitalize on the growing opportunities in both countries.

Lawyers advising clients on investment or trade between Sudan and Saudi Arabia should watch for the new institutional framework established by the Supreme Council for Strategic Cooperation, which aims to harmonize visions and strengthen official partnership between the two countries.

Source: Original reporting via SUNA