Sudanese Delegation Meetings in the Vatican and London… “Not Everything Known Is Said”

Khartoum, May 16, 2026 (SUNA) – News ReportDuring a meeting between the Sudanese delegation, led by Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris, and members of the Sudanese community at the Sudan Embassy in London on Thursday evening, notable signals emerged that merit reflection. The Prime Minister affirmed that the Sudanese delegation’s visit to the United Kingdom carries significant importance, indicating that “what comes after will not be like what came before,” a statement widely interpreted as carrying clear political implications. Addressing a large audience at the embassy, he added: “We were received at the highest levels,” without providing further details, leaving room for many questions regarding the nature of the meetings and the expected outcomes. In the same context, Minister of Culture, Information, Antiquities and Tourism, Khalid Al-Eisir, added further dimensions to the visit when he cited the well-known phrase: “Not everything known is said,” repeating it more than once during the meeting, in what appeared to be a deliberate reference carrying deeper messages. Al-Eisir stressed that the delegation is not preoccupied with campaigns attempting to cast doubt on the importance of the visit or diminish its significance, noting that it represents a pivotal milestone whose results will become clear in the coming period. This reflected a high level of confidence in the outcomes of the ongoing engagements. The Minister pointed to the existence of entities systematically working to obscure awareness and disrupt the public sphere, with the aim of undermining national projects and the government’s calculated steps to restore Sudan’s rightful regional and international standing. Observers say that, based on available indicators, the Sudanese delegation achieved significant breakthroughs during its visit to the United Kingdom and the earlier meetings at the Vatican. However, the nature of these engagements and their outcomes remain managed with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism. It is unlikely, according to the prevailing context, that a delegation comprising such political, media, diplomatic, and economic weight—and extensive experience and networks within Western decision-making circles—would have limited its visit to mere protocol meetings, as some campaigns on social media attempt to portray. Furthermore, circulated images of certain meetings, including a meeting held inside the British Parliament, reportedly reflect sensitive and important discussions characterized by a high level of confidentiality, which were not publicly disclosed at the time—explaining the current caution in revealing details. This is further reinforced by Minister Al-Eisir’s remarks dismissing those leading campaigns aimed at discrediting government efforts. It is also notable that the Sudan Embassy in London witnessed a large turnout of members of the Sudanese diaspora, who filled the venue to capacity and gathered for the event with the delegation. The scene reflected significant public and media interest in the visit and the political and diplomatic developments it may bring in the next phase.BH/BH