Israeli FM in Sudan, holds talks on full ties, officials say

By SAMY MAGDY
Associated Press

CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese military officials say that Israel’s foreign minister has held talks in Sudan, focused on reviving plans for full diplomatic ties between their states. Sudan’s ruling body, the Sovereignty Council, only said the talks on Thursday aimed at establishing “fruitful relations with Israel,’’ and strengthening cooperation in various sectors. It made no mention of full diplomatic relations — or opening embassies in each country. Three military officials spoke to the AP about the talks and said that full normalization of ties will not be achieved anytime soon. In 2020, Sudan signed a normalization agreement with Israel. The process stalled amid widespread popular opposition and a coup that upended Sudan’s democratic transition.