Erdogan discusses Sudan security with army chief in phone call

ANKARA, Turkey — Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a telephone call Tuesday with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council, to discuss bilateral relations and the latest security developments in Sudan.

According to a statement from the Turkish presidency’s Directorate of Communications posted on X, the two leaders exchanged views on the situation in Sudan and broader issues affecting ties between the two countries.

Erdogan stressed that Turkey attaches importance to Sudan’s territorial integrity and political unity, the statement said. He also noted that Ankara is closely following efforts by Sudanese forces to maintain security in the country.

The Turkish leader added that Turkey’s support and humanitarian assistance to Sudan would continue.