RIYADH — Members of the Trilateral Mechanism and the Quad welcomed an announcement by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces to extend the current ceasefire for an additional 72 hours and called for its full implementation.

The Trilateral Mechanism include the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations while Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States constitute the Quad.

"This initial phase of diplomacy to establish a process to achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities, as well as the humanitarian arrangements, will contribute to the development of a de-escalation plan as outlined in the April 20 African Union communique, which was endorsed by the League of Arab States, the European Union, the Troika, and other bilateral partners," the statement read.

They also welcomed their readiness to engage in dialogue toward establishing a more durable cessation of hostilities and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian access. — SG