Russia, Sudan sign agreement on establishment of naval base

Sudan and Russia have reached an understanding on the agreement on the Russian Navy base, the parties have "agreed on everything".

The announcement was made by Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Yousef Sharif after talks in Moscow with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

“We have reached an understanding on this issue,” the minister said. “So the issue is quite simple. I don't have anything to add. We have agreed, agreed on everything.” 

Discussions about establishing a Russian naval base in Port Sudan date back to 2019 when Sudan and Russia signed a preliminary agreement. However, Sudan's internal turmoil, marked by a protracted civil war, has delayed ratification.

Initially, Russia supported the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group involved in the conflict, through the Wagner Group. Over time, Moscow shifted its allegiance to Sudan's government forces, seeking to consolidate its position in the region.

By Khagan Isayev