{
  "id": 1538621,
  "title": "Saudi, Sudanese foreign ministers agree to establish coordination council",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/saudi-sudanese-foreign-ministers-agree-to-establish-coordination",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T17:43:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/663825/saudi-arabia/saudi-sudanese-foreign-ministers-agree-to-establish-coordination-council"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Riyadh on Monday, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sudan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim, signed an agreement to establish the Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council. This development underscores the two nations' commitment to enhancing cooperation and coordination. The council will function as a vital platform for advancing bilateral relations, bringing together pertinent entities from both countries to pursue concrete outcomes. This will be achieved through specific initiatives, projects, and targets, thereby bolstering cooperation and integration while fulfilling the leaderships and peoples of both nations' aspirations.\n\nEarlier, the ministers jointly chaired a meeting of the Saudi-Sudanese Political Consultation and Follow-Up Committee. During this session, they assessed the state of bilateral relations and explored strategies to further develop and strengthen them across various sectors. They also discussed ongoing regional developments and exchanged views on matters of mutual interest. The ministers reiterated their dedication to deepening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation in diverse fields.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Sudan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim signed a document establishing the Saudi-Sudanese Coordination Council in a ceremony held at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh on Monday. The council's establishment reflects the two countries' keenness to advance cooperation…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}