Sudan and South Sudan have agreed to significantly strengthen security along their shared border, in a move aimed at easing years of tensions.
Under the agreement, both administrations pledged to prevent cross-border armed infiltration and deny shelter to militant groups.
The deal also prioritizes protecting oil pipelines that carry South Sudanese crude to Red Sea ports, safeguarding a vital economic lifeline.
The agreement was reached during high-level bilateral talks in Juba led by Sudan’s junta Defense Minister during his official visit.
The two sides also agreed to reactivate the 2011 Abyei Protocol, which provides for a joint civilian administration in the disputed region.
Both countries pledged to avoid unilateral actions that could further destabilize the fragile situation in Abyei.
Upon returning to Khartoum, Sudan’s junta minister praised the constructive atmosphere during the talks and said the commitments were crucial to advancing peace.
The new security measures mark an important step toward protecting critical infrastructure, improving bilateral relations and promoting long-term stability along the border.
