According to information published by Tass on February 10, 2023, the agreement between Moscow and Khartoum on the establishment of a logistic center for the Russian Navy in Sudan is in the process of ratification, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at a joint news conference with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali al-Sadiq Ali.
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Russian Naval base of Tartus, Syria. (Picture source: Google)
Russia’s African partners have taken an independent position since the very beginning of the events around Ukraine. The minister noted that African states have taken this position since the very beginning of the events around Ukraine, which happened.
Project of a Russian naval base
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has reported that the majority of Sudan's arms, 87 percent, are of Russian origin, while only 8 percent are of Chinese origin.
In 2019, Sudan and Russia signed an agreement, which reportedly gives the Russian Navy access to Sudanese ports. In 2020, Russia announced plans to build a naval base in Port Sudan, which would give them a significant presence in the region.
However, the Associated Press reported in 2021 that the agreement has not been ratified by Sudan's parliament, and the Sudanese military has indicated it will review the agreement to ensure that their interests and profits are taken into account.
