Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Sudan’s Sovereignty Council leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan held talks in Ankara on Thursday, December 25, to review bilateral relations and discuss Sudan’s protracted conflict, Türkiye’s Directorate of Communications said in a statement.
In the statement posted on X, the Directorate said the talks covered cooperation between Türkiye and Sudan, alongside wider regional and global developments. Erdogan expressed Ankara’s intention to deepen collaboration in key sectors, including trade, agriculture, defense industry and mining.
The Turkish president warned that the fighting in Sudan has triggered one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises, citing reports of acts amounting to crimes against humanity, particularly in El Fasher region. He called for “serious and determined steps” to halt the violence.
Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s support for peace, stability and Sudan’s territorial integrity, stressing the need for a ceasefire and a durable political settlement. He also pledged continued humanitarian assistance to address the urgent needs of the Sudanese population affected by the conflict.
