Mohammed bin Salman and Burhan discuss the latest developments in Sudan and efforts to achieve stability
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met today in his office at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh with the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and his accompanying delegation, in a move that reflects the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continued interest in the stability of the region and the security of neighboring countries.
Details of the Saudi-Sudanese talks
The meeting included a comprehensive review of the latest developments in Sudan and a discussion of the repercussions of the ongoing conflict. The talks focused primarily on efforts to de-escalate the situation and achieve security and stability, thereby ensuring the preservation of Sudan's unity and territorial integrity and the protection of civilians.
This high-level meeting was attended on the Saudi side by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed bin Mohammed Al-Aiban, Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, in addition to the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to the Republic of Sudan, Ali Hassan Jaafar, which reflects the great importance that the Saudi leadership attaches to the Sudanese file in all its political, security and economic dimensions.
Background to the crisis and the pivotal Saudi role
This visit comes at a sensitive time for Sudan, which has been embroiled in armed conflict since the outbreak of fighting in mid-April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. This conflict has created a widespread humanitarian crisis and displaced millions. Since the beginning of the crisis, Saudi Arabia has played a pivotal and leading role in mediating the conflict, with Jeddah hosting multiple rounds of talks between the warring parties under joint Saudi-American auspices, aimed at achieving a permanent ceasefire and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid.
The importance of the meeting and its regional impact
The meeting between the Crown Prince and the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council holds strategic importance that transcends bilateral relations, given Sudan's crucial geopolitical location on the Red Sea and in the Horn of Africa. The Kingdom recognizes that Sudan's stability is a cornerstone of regional Arab and African security. These talks reaffirm Riyadh's commitment to continuing its diplomatic and humanitarian efforts. The Kingdom has not limited itself to political endeavors but has also established air and sea bridges through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center to provide medical and food assistance to the brotherly Sudanese people, thereby enhancing the prospects for reaching peaceful solutions that end the humanitarian suffering and pave the way for a comprehensive political process.
