Foreign ministers of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates have held extensive consultations aimed at resolving Sudan’s ongoing violent conflict.
The dialogue, convened at the invitation of the U.S., was followed by a joint statement in which the four nations reaffirmed their commitment to restoring peace and security in Sudan.
Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal civil war since April 2023, when clashes broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces led by Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces under Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo. The conflict has triggered one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises and threatens regional peace.
In their statement, the ministers stressed their readiness to work with African and Arab states, international partners, and the United Nations to support peace efforts. They outlined a shared set of principles for ending the crisis, beginning with respect for Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity.
The ministers emphasized that there can be no military solution to the conflict and that the current situation only worsens civilian suffering and regional instability. They called on all parties to allow rapid, safe, and unhindered humanitarian access across Sudan, protect civilians, and refrain from indiscriminate attacks in line with international humanitarian law and commitments under the Jeddah Declaration.
They further stated that Sudan’s future governance must be determined by its people through an inclusive and transparent transition process, not dominated by any warring faction.
To pave the way for peace, the ministers proposed a three-month humanitarian truce to enable immediate aid delivery. This would be followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition process leading to the establishment of an independent, civilian-led government with broad legitimacy and accountability.
They highlighted that a stable civilian government is crucial for safeguarding Sudan’s state institutions and preventing extremist groups, including those linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, from destabilizing the country and the wider region.
The ministers also condemned external military support to Sudanese factions, warning that it only fuels and prolongs the conflict. They called for an immediate end to such interference.
Looking ahead, the four countries agreed to continue consultations during the upcoming Quad ministerial meeting scheduled for September 2025.