Sudan File Tops Agenda of U.S.-EU Talks

U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Massad Boulos, affirmed that the United States and the European Union (EU) remain committed to strengthening their strategic partnership with the African continent, noting full alignment between Washington and Brussels on key regional priorities.

In statements following his meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Boulos said the discussions covered the situations in Libya, Sudan, Morocco, and the Great Lakes region, in addition to cooperation on regional security and economic development.

He emphasized that both sides agreed on the importance of continued joint coordination to address political and humanitarian challenges in these countries, including the issue of Western Sahara, which remains a sensitive point in regional relations. He added that both Washington and Brussels seek peaceful and sustainable solutions that can promote stability in North and East Africa.

Regarding Sudan, Boulos reiterated his country’s support for the “International Quartet” roadmap aimed at ending the armed conflict, describing it as “a genuine glimmer of hope to resolve one of the most complex humanitarian crises.”

He stressed that the decision to end the war and restore peace must come from the will of the Sudanese people themselves, while the role of the international community should be limited to providing political and logistical support.