Sudan–Syria relations

Sudan–Syria relations were established on 28 January 1957, when the ambassador of Syria to Sudan (resident in Cairo, Egypt) Abdel Rahman El Azm was accredited.[2]

Sudanese–Syrian relations
Map indicating locations of Sudan and Syria

Sudan

Syria
Diplomatic mission
Sudanese Embassy, DamascusSyrian Embassy, Khartoum[a]

Syria has an embassy in Khartoum.[3] And Sudan has an embassy in Damascus.[4] Both nations are predominantly Muslim and members of the Arab League.

History of relations

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Sudan and Syria have shared diplomatic and political ties since both countries gained independence in the mid-20th century. Their relations, though often fluctuating, have been shaped by regional politics, Arab unity, and external alliances.

Historically, Sudan and Syria both played roles in pan-Arab organizations such as the Arab League, which they joined early after their independence — Sudan in 1956 and Syria as a founding member in 1945.[5] Both countries were also part of the Non-Aligned Movement, seeking to assert themselves independently from Cold War superpowers.[6]

In the 1960s and 1970s, both Sudan and Syria experienced periods of military rule and civil unrest, leading to shifts in internal policies and foreign relations. Despite these domestic challenges, the two countries maintained bilateral ties, though they were not always robust due to Sudan's varying political alignments and Syria's regional conflicts.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "الدول التي لا يوجد فيها تمثيل دبلوماسي" (in Arabic). وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين السورية. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  2. ^ Sudan Almanac. Republic of the Sudan. 1957. p. 50.
  3. ^ "Embassy of Syria in Khartoum, Sudan".
  4. ^ "Embassy of Sudan in Damascus, Syria".
  5. ^ "Historical Overview". League of Arab States. Retrieved 20 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)". WorldData.info. Retrieved 20 October 2024.

Notes

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  1. ^ Also responsible for Syrian interests in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, and Uganda[1]