MAKKAH: In a significant development for Sudan, the country’s army chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman following the Sudanese Armed Forces’ successful reclamation of Khartoum. The capital had been embroiled in conflict with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

The meeting, which took place at the Al-Safa palace in Makkah, focused on recent events in Sudan. Discussions between Al-Burhan and the Crown Prince centered on efforts to achieve security and stability in the region, according to the Saudi press agency.

Furthermore, both leaders explored potential avenues for cooperation between Sudan and Saudi Arabia. They agreed on the establishment of a coordination council aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.

Al-Burhan’s visit to the recaptured Presidential Palace in Khartoum on Wednesday marked a significant victory for his forces. The army’s subsequent announcement on Thursday confirmed the removal of the last RSF pockets from the capital, signifying a full military control over Khartoum.