🌍 In a surprising twist worthy of a global remix, Sudan and Iran are hitting the reset button! 🎉 On Sunday, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, welcomed Iran's new ambassador, Hassan Shah Hosseini, in Port Sudan. This marks a significant step in melting the ice between the two nations. ❄️➡️🔥
According to a statement from the council, this event signals \"the beginning of a new phase in bilateral relations\" between Sudan 🇸🇩 and Iran 🇮🇷. Talk about starting fresh! 🆕
Hussein al-Amin, Sudan's Foreign Ministry Undersecretary, highlighted that this ambassadorial swap is a \"key component\" in boosting cooperation. Seems like both sides are ready to make some magic happen! ✨
Ambassador Hosseini echoed the enthusiasm, pledging to enhance ties and emphasizing a mutual intent to strengthen relations. Meanwhile, Sudan's new ambassador to Iran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh, took off for Tehran the same day and is gearing up to start his new role soon. ✈️
This diplomatic thaw comes after an agreement in October 2023 to restore relations. Fun fact: Sudan had cut off diplomatic ties with Iran back in 2016 to support Saudi Arabia after an attack on the kingdom's embassy in Tehran. But hey, times change, and so do alliances! 🔄
Looks like we're witnessing history in the making. Stay tuned, world travelers and culture buffs—this could mean exciting developments on the horizon! 🌅
Reference(s):
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