Türkiye’s Defense Minister Yaşar Güler received Sudan’s Land Forces Commander Lieutenant General Malik Altayeb Khogali Alneil at the ministry. Alneil was in Ankara at the invitation of Land Forces Commander General Metin Tokel, who was also present at the meeting.

The Sudanese commander’s visit took place amid the conflict that began in Sudan in April 2023 and continues between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. Türkiye has repeatedly expressed its support for Sudan’s territorial integrity and called for lasting peace in the country.