Israel and Sudan Lay Foundations for Historic Peace Accord"
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Sudan have
agreed to normalize relations following a secret visit to Khartoum by Israel's
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen. However, a treaty will only be signed after the
formation of a civilian government in Sudan, expected in the coming months.
In a statement, Mr. Cohen highlighted the significance of
the visit, saying "The peace agreement between Israel and Sudan will
promote regional stability and contribute to the national security of Israel.
Signing a peace agreement will provide an opening for the establishment of
relations with other nations on the African continent."
Sudan is one of four countries that agreed to normalize
ties with Israel under the US-brokered Abraham Accords of 2020, but the process
has not yet been completed. The country's strategic location on the shores of
the Red Sea and its past hostility towards Israel make this agreement a
significant development.
Both Israel and Sudan have expressed their hope for
productive relations in areas such as agriculture, energy, health, water,
education, and security. The Sudanese government also urged Israel to work
towards stability between Israel and the Palestinian people.
In another step towards strengthening ties between Israel
and Africa, Chad opened an embassy in Ramat Gan, close to Tel Aviv, in a
ceremony attended by the country's president and the Israeli prime minister.
The normalization of relations between Israel and Sudan
marks a new era of peace and stability in the region.
