Burundian President and AU Chairperson Meets Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee
Burundian President and African Union (AU) Chairperson Évariste Ndayishimiye met with a delegation from the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Preparatory Committee in the Burundian capital, Bujumbura, as part of regional efforts to advance a political settlement and end the war in Sudan.
The meeting discussed ways to support national initiatives aimed at facilitating an inclusive and independent dialogue process bringing together all Sudanese parties without exclusion. The Sudanese delegation presented its vision for mechanisms to create a conducive political environment and the practical steps needed to unite national efforts and establish a solid foundation for ending the war and restoring stability.
For his part, President Ndayishimiye reaffirmed the African Union’s commitment and readiness to sponsor and facilitate all efforts leading to a tangible resolution of the Sudanese crisis. He stressed the importance of ensuring that any solution is driven entirely by Sudanese ownership and will, in order to overcome current obstacles and build sustainable state institutions.