On October 21, 2021, Assistant Foreign Minister Deng Li and Undersecretary of Sudanese Foreign Ministry Mohamed Sharif Abdallah held the China-Sudan Foreign Ministry Political Consultation via video link.
Deng Li said that China and Sudan enjoy traditional friendship and have seen sound growth of bilateral relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations 62 years ago. China attaches great importance to developing its relations with Sudan, and will work with Sudan to safeguard each other's core interests and major concerns and expand exchanges and cooperation in all fields. China is willing to consolidate communication and cooperation with Sudan to promote the continuous development of China-Sudan, China-Arab and China-Africa relations.
Mohamed Sharif Abdallah restated his congratulation on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China and the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. He said that China is always a good friend and a good partner of Sudan, and expected continuous assistance and supports from China in politics, economy and other fields. Sudan is ready to cement the pragmatic cooperation with China under the Belt and Road framework, actively respond to Global Development Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and work with China to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.
Both sides also exchanged views on regional hotspot issues.