Khartoum: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohieddin Salim, has criticized the recent sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union, asserting they will ultimately harm the interests of the sanctioning countries in Sudan.
According to Sudan News Agency, Salim, in a joint interview with the agency and Sudan National Television, argued that sanctions have been applied against Sudan for decades without producing beneficial results for any involved parties. He characterized them as political tools specifically directed against Sudan, which become more intense whenever the Sudanese Armed Forces achieve battlefield gains. Salim expressed hope that the U.S. and UK would reconsider their unilateral sanctions and positions toward Sudan.
The foreign minister also rejected allegations used by the United States to justify sanctions against the Sudanese Armed Forces, particularly concerning the alleged use of chemical weapons. He stated that the Sudanese government had requested Washington to send a fact-finding mission to investigate these claims, which had not been done before the imposition of sanctions. Ambassador Salim dismissed the allegations of chemical weapons usage in parts of Khartoum, asserting, "We are living in these areas now."
Salim highlighted the tangible impact that sanctions on Sudanese gold exports would have, particularly on artisanal miners. He also discussed Sudan's engagement with Massad Boulos, President Trump's envoy to Africa and the Middle East, noting that Boulos delivers messages to the Sudanese government, to which relevant state institutions respond. The dialogue continues, with Sudanese institutions reviewing and responding to these messages, explaining that the conflict in Sudan involves external aggression supported by the RSF militia and foreign mercenaries. Salim expressed hope that these contacts would lead to progress and positive outcomes.
He reaffirmed that Sudan's state institutions are conducting their dialogue with the United States and the broader international community in alignment with the aspirations of the Sudanese people.