UAE supports diplomacy to address Sudan crisis

UAE Supports Turkey’s Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve Sudan Crisis

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 28: The UAE has welcomed Turkey’s diplomatic efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis in Sudan, which the UAE considers a priority.

The UAE stressed that these efforts reflect Turkey’s firm commitment to contributing to promoting regional peace and stability and strengthening international relations.

In order to put an end to the violence in Sudan and find a comprehensive solution to the problem, the UAE is ready to work with Turkey and coordinate all diplomatic efforts.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reaffirmed the UAE’s firm position on the crisis, stressing that the primary focus is on an immediate ceasefire and urgent cessation of hostilities in the civil strife in Sudan, amid rapid support for the armed forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces, while at the same time assisting the brotherly Sudanese people by providing urgent relief to the devastating humanitarian crisis.

The Ministry stressed that the UAE is working with all relevant parties, regional partners and the international community to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. All political factions and warring parties must fulfill the aspirations of the Sudanese people for development, security and prosperity.

Furthermore, the UAE stresses the importance of the warring parties respecting their obligations under the Jeddah Declaration, and the Aligned Mechanisms for Life-Saving and Peace-Building in Sudan (ALPS) proposed by the Group.

The Ministry highlights that the absence of the Sudanese Armed Forces from the recent peace talks held by the UAE in Geneva, as part of the ALPS Group, with a number of countries and regional and international organizations – demonstrates a blatant disregard for the brotherly Sudanese people, and reflects their strong unwillingness to cooperate and engage in peace talks aimed at resolving the crisis and achieving sustainable peace.

Furthermore, the UAE underlines the importance of dialogue and negotiations as the only path to resolving the conflict and safeguarding the political process, and a national consensus for a citizen-led government.

The UAE continues to call on all parties concerned to return to dialogue and actively engage in efforts to bring peace to Sudan.