# Sudan bilateral defense and security diplomacy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sudan-bilateral-defense-and-security-diplomacy > Updated: 2026-09-19T20:36:13.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Sudan has engaged in multiple diplomatic efforts to expand its bilateral defense and security cooperation with various nations. In early September 2026, Sudanese Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Hassan Daoud Kayan met with Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin in Jakarta. The discussions focused on resuming military training cooperation, personnel and cadet exchanges, and capacity building through defense educational institutions. Minister Kayan highlighted the strategic partnership, stating that “everyone who is hostile to Indonesia is an enemy of Sudan, and Sudan's enemies are Indonesia's enemies.” By mid-September 2026, Sudan extended similar security outreach to Niger. Following a telephone conversation between Sudanese Sovereignty Council President General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Nigerien President General Abdourahamane Tiani, officials met in Niamey to discuss addressing regional instability. The proposed cooperation aims to combat terrorism, weapon circulation, drug trafficking, and organized transnational crime through enhanced intelligence sharing and coordinated border management. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Niger and Sudan seek to strengthen defense and security cooperation Niger and Sudan are moving to enhance defense and security cooperation to combat terrorism and transnational crime following high-level discussions between their respective heads of state. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/niger-and-sudan-seek-to-strengthen-defense-and-security-cooperation ### 2026-09-09: Sudan and Indonesia seek to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation Sudan and Indonesia are seeking to strengthen bilateral defense ties, with Sudan expressing interest in resuming military training and educational exchanges for its personnel in Indonesia. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sudan-and-indonesia-discuss-defense-and-food-security-cooperation --- Cite as: Sudan bilateral defense and security diplomacy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sudan-bilateral-defense-and-security-diplomacy