SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Radio Dabanga - El Burhan: Sudan to continue cooperation with Russia

25/10/19: Radio Dabanga - El Burhan: Sudan to continue cooperation with Russia

 Radio Dabanga reports that Sudan is looking forward to continue cooperating with Russia economically and militarily, the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, said.

 El Burhan, accompanied by the Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and a number of senior officials, travelled to Sochi in Russia earlier this week to attend the Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum.

 He also affirmed Sudan's aspiration to implement all military defence agreements signed between the two countries. The deals include part of the reform of the Sudanese military establishment and enhancement of the capabilities of the Sudan Armed Forces.

 Russia President Vladimir Putin promised El Burhan that his country will provide all necessary assistance and support to normalise the situation in Sudan.