Russia and Sudan Jointly Draft New Bilateral Economic Roadmap

On the sidelines of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit 2026 (#RAS2026), Sudanese President Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting. The two sides agreed to advance bilateral ties via a Comprehensive Cooperation Framework and also drafted a New Bilateral Economic Roadmap.

Right from the onset, Putin offered Russia’s assistance to end the Sudan war. The Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem alleged that Ukrainian military are already helping the rebel Rapid Support Forces. President al-Burhan cited ‘the war of aggression waged by terrorist rebel militia’ was instigated by unnamed hostile regional and international powers and expressed his appreciation for Russia’s support to preserve its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

President Putin proposed comprehensive cooperation in various sectors, including trade, industry, technology, logistics, healthcare and education. On the other hand, Sudan invited Russia to upgrade its rail infrastructure and manage the Red Sea Economic Zone and offered mining concessions for gold, copper and other base metal resources. In addition, Sudan’s Bashayer Oil Pipelines (BAPCO) and Russian firm Zarubezhneft inked an agreement for oilfield services.