Sudan–Syria relations

Sudanese–Syrian relations

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Sudan–Syria relations refer to the bilateral relations between Sudan and Syria.

Both countries established diplomatic relations on 28 January 1957, when the ambassador of Syria to Sudan (resident in Cairo, Egypt) Abdel Rahman El Azm was accredited.

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

History of relations

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. Both countries were also part of the Non-Aligned Movement, seeking to assert themselves independently from Cold War superpowers.

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.

In recent years, particularly during the Syrian Civil War, Sudan adopted a neutral stance for much of the conflict. However, in 2018, Sudan became the first Arab state to restore diplomatic relations with Syria after the latter's suspension from the Arab League in 2011. This move was seen as part of a broader effort by some Arab countries to reintegrate Syria into regional diplomacy.

See also

• Foreign relations of Syria
• Foreign relations of Sudan