London: On behalf of Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated today in the London Sudan Conference, held in the United Kingdom.
According to Saudi Press Agency, during the conference, Elkhereiji delivered a speech emphasizing that the crisis in Sudan not only affects the Sudanese people but also poses a threat to regional stability and both Arab and African national security. He stated that there is a collective responsibility to intensify efforts to support dialogue, enforce a ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian assistance, and preserve the unity, territorial integrity, and resources of Sudan.
The vice foreign minister highlighted the Kingdom’s diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the crisis, stating that Saudi Arabia has been at the forefront of initiatives to resolve the Sudanese crisis. This includes hosting the Jeddah Talks (1) and (2), which resulted in both parties to the conflict signing the Jeddah Declaration on the ‘Commitment to Protect Civilians in Sudan’ and the Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements Agreement. The talks further led to the establishment of a humanitarian platform chaired by OCHA, the approval of four confidence-building measures, and an agreement on a formula to address military positioning issues.
He further added that halting external support to the conflicting parties is essential to create a genuine environment for a ceasefire and pave the way for a comprehensive political solution. Neutralizing foreign interference facilitates humanitarian operations, especially the opening of safe corridors to ensure aid reaches those in need across Sudan without delay. The positive impact of opening the Adre border crossing was also noted.
Elkhereiji stressed that any steps or measures taken outside the framework of Sudan’s official state institutions would undermine the country’s unity, breach legitimacy, and override the will of its people. He warned against calls to form a parallel government or any alternative entity, as these are seen as illegitimate attempts that threaten the political process, deepen divisions, and obstruct efforts toward a comprehensive national solution.
The vice foreign minister reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm position that the resolution to the crisis must be a Sudanese-Sudanese political solution that respects Sudan’s sovereignty and unity and supports its state institutions.
