Khartoum, February 20, 2026 – The Libyan Ambassador to Khartoum met with the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, at the Council’s headquarters in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum.
The two sides discussed the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to support and develop these relations to achieve the common interests of their peoples.
The meeting also reviewed mechanisms for joint cooperation in various fields, the positions of the brotherly State of Libya towards the Sudanese people during the war period, and its constant endeavor to achieve peace, prosperity, and stability for Sudan.
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Khartoum
Khartoum is the capital city of Sudan, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers. Founded in 1821 as a military outpost for the Ottoman Empire, it later became the seat of Anglo-Egyptian rule and the center of the Mahdist state in the late 19th century before becoming the capital of modern Sudan.
Libyan Ambassador
The Libyan Ambassador refers to the diplomatic representative of Libya appointed to serve in a foreign country, operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Historically, the role and the embassies themselves have been affected by Libya’s political shifts, including the changes of government following the 2011 revolution and subsequent conflicts.
Sudanese Sovereignty Council
The Sudanese Sovereignty Council is the collective head of state of Sudan, first established after independence in 1956. It has been re-formed several times following political transitions, most notably after the 2019 revolution and again after the 2021 military coup, reflecting the country’s ongoing political instability.
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is not a place or cultural site, but a Sudanese military officer and politician. He became the de facto head of state in Sudan following the 2019 Sudanese revolution and the subsequent military coup in 2021. As the Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, he leads the country’s transitional government amidst ongoing political and civil conflict.
Sudanese capital
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan, located at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile rivers. Founded in 1821 as an Egyptian military outpost, it later became a center of trade and the seat of power for the Mahdist State in the 1880s before being reconquered and becoming the capital of Anglo-Egyptian Sudan.
Libya
Libya is a North African country with a rich history rooted in ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians and Romans, followed by centuries of Arab and Ottoman influence. In the modern era, it was an Italian colony before gaining independence in 1951, later becoming known for Muammar Gaddafi’s lengthy rule from 1969 until the 2011 revolution. The country is home to UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the ancient Greek city of Cyrene and the Roman ruins of Leptis Magna.
Sudan
Sudan, located in Northeast Africa, is home to ancient civilizations, most notably the Kingdom of Kush, which ruled from Napata and Meroë and even conquered Egypt to establish the 25th Dynasty. In the modern era, it was under Anglo-Egyptian condominium rule before gaining independence in 1956, and its recent history has been marked by prolonged civil conflict and the secession of South Sudan in 2011.
