Arriving for a landmark diplomatic conclave in New Delhi, Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim took time to appreciate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s exceptional leadership qualities, offering hearty congratulations to the Indian public in an exclusive IANS conversation.
Central to the discussion was Sudan’s harrowing civil conflict, ignited in April 2023, which has led to devastating civilian losses and widespread displacement. Families have abandoned homes, deepening the nation’s instability. The minister detailed protective strategies, underscoring UN collaboration. ‘Numerous decisions have been made,’ he noted, pointing to UN officials’ direct outreach to people. ‘Our administration is effectively addressing this, as they are our citizens.’
Ibrahim’s tribute to PM Modi highlighted a deep respect. ‘Congratulations on your leader who nurtures his nation and pursues fresh opportunities relentlessly,’ he enthused. ‘His electoral successes every time are commendable.’
The occasion is the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Saturday, hosted with the UAE, featuring Arab League ministers and the Secretary-General. Friday’s Senior Officials’ Meeting sets the stage. This event, 10 years post the 2014 Bahrain launch, revisits five pillars: energy, economy, education, media, and culture, with proposed activities.
Rooted in the March 2002 MoU institutionalizing India-Arab League talks, the IAFMM is hailed by India’s Foreign Ministry as the foremost mechanism propelling this strategic partnership.
As global uncertainties loom, the summit holds promise for amplified cooperation, from energy security to cultural exchanges. Sudan’s minister’s comments reflect a wider acknowledgment of Modi’s transformative impact, potentially paving ways for Sudan to draw lessons in crisis management and democratic governance.