Head of the Sovereignty Council and the Saudi Crown Prince Hold Joint Talks at the Royal Palace in Jeddah
Jeddah, April 20, 2026
Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan, arrived today in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He was received at the Royal Palace in Jeddah by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
A joint meeting was held between the two sides, during which they reviewed the course of bilateral relations and prospects for strengthening them and advancing areas of joint cooperation between the two countries.
Al-Burhan expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, commending its role in supporting Sudan in all fields.
He reiterated Sudan’s solidarity, both government and people, with the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia against the brutal attacks that targeted its security and stability. He emphasized Sudan’s rejection and condemnation of the Iranian attacks on the Kingdom.
The meeting also addressed the security and stability of the region, particularly the Red Sea. Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah al-Burhan affirmed Sudan’s readiness to provide all forms of support to its brothers in Saudi Arabia.
He stated that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Sudan. He praised the wisdom of the Saudi leadership under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman.
For his part, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed the visit of Head of the Sovereignty Council, emphasizing the depth of the historical relations between the two brotherly countries and expressing his appreciation for Sudan’s supportive stances towards the Kingdom and its solidarity with it.
Both sides affirmed their determination to continue intensive consultations and coordination between the two countries regarding regional issues.
Head of the Sovereignty Council was accompanied on his visit by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi El-Din Salem, and the Director of the General Intelligence Service, Lieutenant General Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal. The Sudanese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Dafallah Al-Haj Ali, also joined the delegation.