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The conflict in Sudan between the Army of Sudan and armed groups is still ongoing since it broke out in April 2023. In the midst of the unconducive situation in Sudan, the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum is attempting to strengthen relations with the Friends of Indonesia, particularly Indonesian alumni in Sudan. One of them was by receiving a friendly visit from Doctor Isam Eldeen Ibrahim, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Red Sea University in Port Sudan. His visit on Friday (12/1) was received by the Indonesian Ambassador to Sudan, Sunarko at the temporary office of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum in Port Sudan. Isam Eldeen Ibrahim is an alumnus of the Faculty of Agriculture, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, who completed his master & studies at Gajah Mada University in 2008. As quoted by the official statement of the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum, the visit aimed at fostering a sense of brotherhood and friendship among the people and academician circles in Sudan, who currently play an important role in the fields of higher education and government. According to the statement, the meeting was full of a sense of kinship and friendship. During the meeting, Ambassador Sunarko exchanged views on the education situation in Sudan, especially amidst the ongoing armed conflict. Meanwhile, according to Isam Eldeen, he has a positive impression and very deep experience regarding Indonesian society, with its rich culture. Friends of Indonesia is an inclusive organization consisting of diaspora and friends of Indonesia that introduces, promotes and displays Indonesia in many countries.