Saudi Arabia Issues Stern Warning Regarding Sudan
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reiterated its rejection of any steps or measures taken outside the framework of the official Sudanese state institutions, considering any such steps to be “an infringement on Sudan’s unity, a breach of legitimacy, and an encroachment of the will of its people.”
Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid al-Khuraiji said on Tuesday at the London Conference on Sudan, held in Britain, “Saudi Arabia warns against calls to form a parallel government or any alternative entity, considering them illegitimate attempts that threaten the political process, deepen division, and hinder efforts to reach a comprehensive national solution.”
In the same context, al-Khuraiji emphasized the importance of halting foreign support for both parties to the conflict, considering this step “a fundamental and necessary matter to create a real environment for a ceasefire and pave the way for a comprehensive political solution.” The Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister reiterated the Kingdom’s assertion that the solution to the crisis lies in a Sudanese-Sudanese political solution that respects the sovereignty and unity of Sudan and supports the Sudanese state institutions. He stressed that what is happening in Sudan not only affects the Sudanese people but also threatens regional stability and Arab and African national security, as stated at the London conference.
Al-Khuraiji said: “Our collective responsibility requires us to redouble our efforts to support the dialogue process, achieve a ceasefire, provide urgent humanitarian aid, protect state institutions from collapse, and preserve the country’s unity, territorial integrity, and resources.”
In a related context, the Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister indicated that Saudi Arabia has made diplomatic efforts since the outbreak of the Sudanese crisis to address it. These efforts were embodied in hosting the Jeddah (1) and Jeddah (2) talks, which resulted in the two parties to the conflict signing the Jeddah Declaration “Commitment to Protecting Civilians in Sudan,” a short-term ceasefire agreement, and humanitarian arrangements. The Jeddah talks (2) also established a humanitarian platform headed by OCHA, agreed to four confidence-building measures, and agreed to a formula for resolving the issue of the checkpoints.
He also stressed the importance of neutralizing external interference in order to pave the way for facilitating humanitarian operations, foremost among which is opening safe corridors, ensuring the prompt delivery of aid to those in need in various regions of Sudan. At the same time, he cited the results of the opening of the Adre border crossing, saying: “We have seen the positive impact of opening the Adre border crossing.”