Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Abdel Fattah al-Burhan on Saturday expressed gratitude to Türkiye for its support for the Sudanese people amid the ongoing conflict, describing bilateral relations as “historic and fraternal.”
Speaking at the Sudanese Embassy in Ankara, Burhan said his visit aimed to thank President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Turkish government, and the people of Türkiye for standing with Sudan “without hypocrisy or pretense.” He said recent developments in Sudan had demonstrated the strength and resilience of the relationship between the two countries, particularly during difficult times.
Burhan noted that President Erdogan’s public statements on Sudan had been followed with respect by the international community, adding that the Turkish leader had addressed the situation in Sudan several times within a short period, reflecting Türkiye’s attention to the crisis.
Earlier in the week, President Erdogan and Burhan met at the Presidential Complex in Ankara, where they discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments.
Burhan also said Sudan would facilitate the entry of humanitarian assistance from the Turkish Red Crescent and would provide logistical support, including storage facilities, to help ensure aid delivery.
In addition, he expressed interest in Türkiye becoming part of the international Quad mechanism — currently comprising the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates — which seeks to support efforts to end the war and restore peace and stability in Sudan.
The Quad proposed in September 2025 a plan calling for a three-month humanitarian ceasefire, followed by a nine-month inclusive transitional process aimed at establishing a civilian-led government.
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which began in April 2023, has since resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and the displacement of millions across Sudan.
