TEHRAN – Iran’s first vice president, Mohammad Reza Alev, during a meeting with Tehran’s Sudan Industry Minister Mahasen Aliyakub on Wednesday, praised the revitalization of Iran and Sudan’s embassies as a “promising start” to deepen bilateral cooperation.
“The reopening of embassy activities over the past year marks a stronger relationship,” Alev said, highlighting Iran’s preparations to support Sudan’s industrial modernization.
He thanked Sudan for its solidarity following the fatal explosion of Shahid Rajay Port, calling it a sign of a “deep emotional bond” between the two countries.
He highlighted Tehran’s “strategic priorities” to foster relations with Africa since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, noting that political ties with Khartoum remained “favourable.”
Emphasizing Iran’s willingness to cooperate across the sector, he urged a clear definition of “cooperational frameworks and needs,” adding that joint committees and the private sector engagement are essential for economic progress.
Despite “40 years of unfair sanctions,” Aleph claims he achieved independence through domestic expertise, a model he claimed to be “a part of the entire Islamic world.”
Sudan’s Minister Mahasen Ali Yakub detailed her country’s light letter amid ongoing conflict, saying, “Our infrastructure has been bombed and our people have been slaughtered, but we hope to overcome these challenges with the support of Iran.”
She praised the Iranian-Africa Cooperation Council, vowed to enable “supplement contracts” with Iranian companies and proceed with joint projects through the embassy.
The Sudanian pastor is currently in Tehran for the 3rd Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Council. This is a pivotal event that brought together more than 700 representatives from 38 African countries.
Iran and Sudan have strengthened their relationship with new high-level meetings and reopened embassies in recent years, leading to vibrant economic and technical cooperation, and are a promising step towards mutual growth and stability.