Sudan and Ukraine have had diplomatic relations for several decades. Ukraine has a non resident ambassador in Cairo.
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History
editSudan recognized Ukrainian independence on 25 April 1992, establishing diplomatic relations soon after Ukrainian independence from the Soviet Union.[1]
In 2002, the first visit by a major Sudanese official to Ukraine took place, as the head of Sudan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited. Another delegation visited in 2009 to develop agricultural cooperation.[1]
After the beginning of the Russo–Ukrainian War in which Russia covertly invaded and occupied parts of Ukraine, Sudan's delegation to the UN General Assembly "mainly took a pro-Russian position" from 2014 to 2020, voting against resolutions affirming Ukraine's territorial integrity.[1] However, Sudan has supplied Ukraine with weapons after the beginning of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In turn, Ukraine has militarily assisted Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's government directly during Sudan's civil war that began in 2023 due to shared interests in combating Russia, which backs the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan.[2] In August 2023, it was revealed that Ukraine planned to build a new embassy in Sudan, as part of a larger strategy of establishing better relations with African countries.[3]
Educational and cultural exchange
editAs of 2019, there were 332 Sudanese students studying abroad in Ukraine.[4]
Diplomatic missions
editThe Embassy of Sudan, Ukraine was established in September 2013. There is also an Honorary Consulate of Ukraine in Khartoum, Sudan.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "Ukraine-Sudan political relations". Embassy of Ukraine to Arab Republic of Egypt. 18 September 2022.
- ^ Lovett, Ian; Nikolaienko, Nikita; Bariyo, Nicholas (6 March 2024). "Ukraine Is Now Fighting Russia in Sudan". Wall Street Journal.
- ^ Warner, Jason (2024-02-29). "Ukraine Launches Counteroffensive in Sudan and Across Africa To Minimize Russian Influence - FMSOFMSO". Retrieved 2024-03-12.
- ^ "Cultural and humanitarian cooperation of Ukraine and Sudan". Embassy of Ukraine to Arab Republic of Egypt. 26 August 2012.
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