Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan meets with Eritrea n President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara for talks on security and regional stability, November 26, 2024 Sudan 's Sovereignty Council leader and Commander-in-chief of the Sudan ese Armed Forces , Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, concluded a one-day visit on Tuesday to Eritrea 's capital, Asmara, amid escalating turmoil in Sudan . El Burhan, accompanied by ministers of his newly formed cabinet, met with Eritrea n President Isaias Afwerki.
Observers believe the visit sought to secure Eritrea as a key ally of Sudan's armed forces while addressing the sensitive issue of armed groups operating in Eritrea's western region. Economic cooperation was a crucial agenda item. Discussions included reopening border crossings, such as the Kassala-El Lafa highway, where 80 per cent of revitalisation work is reportedly complete, aiming to boost trade.
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