National emblem of the Republic of the SudanMinistry of Foreign AffairsRepublic of the Sudan

Republic of the Sudan

About the Ministry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducts the foreign policy of the Republic of the Sudan, represents the country abroad and protects the interests of Sudanese citizens wherever they are.

Our mission

To advance Sudan's national interests through principled diplomacy, to build partnerships that serve development and peace, and to deliver dependable consular services to every citizen abroad.

Our vision

A modern, transparent foreign service that is present wherever Sudanese people live and that speaks for Sudan with one credible voice.

Our values

Sovereignty, impartiality, service to citizens, professional integrity and respect for international law.

Organizational structure

Departments of the Ministry

Political Affairs

Bilateral and multilateral political relations, regional files and treaty affairs.

Consular Affairs

Passports, visas, attestation, civil registry and protection of citizens abroad.

Economic Diplomacy

Trade promotion, investment partnerships and development cooperation.

Sudanese Expatriates

Engagement with communities abroad, diaspora services and remittance facilitation.

Media & Public Diplomacy

Official statements, press relations and the Ministry's media center.

Legal Affairs & Treaties

International law advice, agreements and dispute settlement support.

History

Milestones of the Sudanese foreign service

  1. 1956

    The Ministry is established with the independence of the Republic of the Sudan.

  2. 1963

    The diplomatic institute opens to train the first generations of Sudanese diplomats.

  3. 1994

    The consular department is reorganised to serve the growing diaspora.

  4. 2026

    Digital consular services and this unified portal are introduced.

Leadership

Minister of Foreign Affairs

Dr. Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Sharif

State Minister

Amb. Hussein Awad Ali

Under-Secretary

Amb. Hassan Ahmed Osman

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Foreign policy

Pillars of Sudan's foreign policy

Good neighbourliness

Stable, cooperative relations with all neighbouring states.

Multilateral engagement

Active role in the UN, AU, Arab League and IGAD.

Protecting citizens

Consular care for every Sudanese abroad.

Economic diplomacy

Attracting investment, trade and scholarships.

Memberships

International & regional organisations

United Nations
African Union
League of Arab States
IGAD
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
Non-Aligned Movement
COMESA
Group of 77

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