Saudi Gazette Report

NOUAKCHOTT — Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Walid Al-Kheraiji stressed that Saudi Arabia has led great efforts to resolve the current crisis in Sudan.

He reiterated the Kingdom's emphasis on the need to continue coordination with other Arab and Islamic countries and friendly countries to stop fighting in Sudan and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

Al-Kheraiji made the remarks while attending the third consultative meeting on enhancing coordination of peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan. The meeting was held in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott on Wednesday.

“Saudi Arabia, along with the United States, hosted the conflicting parties in Sudan, during which Jeddah 1 talks were held, which resulted in two conflicting parties signing Jeddah Declaration on “commitment to protecting civilians in Sudan,” and signing a short-term ceasefire agreement.” Saudi Arabia also hosted Jeddah 2 talks, which aimed to find a sustainable political solution that would preserve the security and stability of Sudan, the cohesion of the state and its institutions, and prevent its collapse” Al-Kheraiji said.

"We also affirm that the commitment of the two parties to the conflict to implement what was signed in the Jeddah Declaration (Commitment to Protect Sudanese Civilians) on May 11, 2023 is a step forward that we and the Sudanese people, who suffer every day from the scourge of this war, are waiting for."

Al-Kheraiji noted Saudi Arabia's welcome of international efforts aimed at resolving the Sudanese crisis, praising the decision of the Sudanese Armed Forces to extend the opening of Adre border crossing with Chad, and to open the airports of Kassala, Dongola and Al-Ubayyid, in addition to the Kadugli crossing to deliver humanitarian aid.