Sudan and Eritrea have taken major steps to strengthen their cooperation in security, intelligence, and economic development, marking a new phase in relations between the two neighbouring countries.
The announcement came after Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris returned from a two-day official visit to Asmara, where he met with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to discuss regional security and joint economic initiatives.
Prime Minister Idris described the trip as “historic and productive,” saying both nations agreed to reactivate their joint political committee and create a new economic coordination body to manage cross-border projects.
According to Idris, upcoming ventures will include marine fisheries in the Red Sea, as well as new gold and oil refinery projects and other mineral sector investments designed to boost economic cooperation between the two nations.
The two leaders also discussed Sudan’s possible reinstatement to the African Union and agreed to coordinate on regional diplomacy and international forums.
Eritrea has been among the strongest regional allies of Sudan’s government and army amid the ongoing internal conflict. Reports suggest that Sudan has transferred some of its military aircraft to Eritrea for protection from drone attacks, while Eritrea continues to host training camps for Sudanese-aligned forces.
The renewed partnership reflects both countries’ shared security concerns along the Red Sea corridor and their efforts to build greater regional stability through direct bilateral engagement.