Sudan’s Interior Minister Meets Field Marshal Munir at GHQPakistan

General Omar appreciated Pakistan’s role in regional peace and stability, according to the military’s media wing. His remarks acknowledged the part Pakistan has played in supporting peace efforts in the region, including through its long history of participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

Field Marshal Munir reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its engagement with Sudan. He said close cooperation between the two countries is essential to address the shared challenges they face, including security threats and regional instability.

Sudan has been gripped by conflict since April 2023, when fighting broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The war has killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions, creating one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

Khartoum, the Sudanese capital, has seen renewed violence in recent days, with drone strikes reported in the city and surrounding areas. The Sudanese military regained control of the capital last year, but the paramilitary forces continue to hold territory in the western Darfur region and elsewhere.

The meeting underlines the importance both countries attach to direct contact between their security leaderships. General Omar’s visit to GHQ, the headquarters of the Pakistan Army, is the kind of engagement through which the two sides exchange views on the security situation in their regions and explore practical ways to work together.

The meeting at GHQ is part of a wider pattern of high-level contacts between Pakistan and Sudan. For Sudan, the visit signals an effort to build partnerships as it seeks support for its security institutions. For Pakistan, it is another step in strengthening ties with a country whose stability matters to the wider region, from the Red Sea to the Horn of Africa.