Intelligence Director Meets Russian Deputy Foreign Minister

Director-General of the General Intelligence Service, General Ahmed Ibrahim Mofaddal, and his accompanying delegation met Friday with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko at the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, in the presence of Sudan’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Mohamed Al-Ghazali Siraj. At the outset of the meeting, General Mufaddal conveyed the condolences and solidarity of the Sudanese government and people to the Russian government, people, and families of victims following the recent attack on a college of education building and student dormitory that killed a number of students and young trainees. He also congratulated Russia on the anniversary of victory in World War II and on the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sudan and Russia.
General Mofaddal provided a detailed briefing on developments in Sudan, reviewing the grave violations committed by the “terrorist militia,” and characterized the crimes and atrocities as among the worst in Sudan’s history. He also addressed external support received by the rebellion, including recruitment from neighboring countries, use of mercenaries and extremist elements, and proliferation of weapons, warning that such activities pose a threat to security and stability in Sudan and the wider region, which already suffers from instability and unrest.
The intelligence chief pointed to military developments on the ground, including the army’s regaining of the initiative and the defection of a number of militia leaders who have joined the Sudanese Armed Forces. He stated that the Sudanese government is seeking to achieve peace that fulfills the aspirations of the Sudanese people and is currently preparing for an intra-Sudanese dialogue aimed at promoting stability.
General Mofaddal criticized the interference in Sudan’s internal affairs and attempts by certain countries and parties to bypass the Sudanese government, citing the Berlin conference as an example. He said such interventions would not help resolve the Sudanese crisis and would instead prolong the war.
In this regard, he expressed appreciation for Russia’s principled positions calling for non-interference in Sudan’s internal affairs and for Moscow’s support for Sudan.
For his part, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Borisenko thanked General Mofaddal for the briefing on developments in Sudan and efforts aimed at finding solutions, reaffirming Russia’s firm and principled support for Sudan’s sovereignty, legitimacy, and territorial integrity. He also criticized foreign interference in Sudanese affairs and the holding of the Berlin conference without the participation of the Sudanese government, while praising close cooperation and coordination between the two countries on issues discussed in international forums.
Both sides underscored the importance of continued dialogue and communication through bilateral and multilateral diplomatic mechanisms, referring to upcoming events this year, including the Sudanese-Russian Political Consultation Committee scheduled for June, the Russian-Arab Forum at the foreign ministers’ level in September, and the Russia-Africa Summit at the presidential level next October.
The two sides said these events would provide important opportunities for consultations and exchanges of views on bilateral relations and regional and international issues.
Discussions also covered regional developments and challenges related to Red Sea security, the Horn of Africa, and the Arab region in light of the American-Israeli-Iranian war and its regional and international repercussions.