The EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini met with El-Dirdeiry Mohamed Ahmed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan. They discussed the latest developments in EU-Sudan relations and in the Horn of Africa.

Federica Mogherini emphasised that the EU is ready to engage in dialogue and cooperation with Sudan in view of further progress on internal political and economic reforms as well as as well as its contribution to peace and security in the region.

The EU is closely following developments with regard to the preparations for 2020 elections. In this regard, Mogherini emphasised the importance of a conducive environment leading to credible elections.