Geneva: The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations and other international organizations in Geneva participated in the interactive dialogue on the report of the Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan.
According to Saudi Press Agency, delivering the Kingdom's statement, Director General of the General Administration of Humanitarian Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Salem Al-Qahtani reaffirmed Saudi Arabia's steadfast support for Sudan and its people. He stressed the importance of protecting civilians and humanitarian workers and underscored the need to prioritize the interests of the Sudanese people and to end the conflict in order to preserve the country's institutions, unity, sovereignty, and security.
Al-Qahtani highlighted the Kingdom's hosting of the Jeddah talks between the two parties to the Sudanese crisis, which led to the Jeddah Declaration on May 11, 2023. The declaration stipulated a commitment to protecting civilians and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.
The mission also reiterated the Kingdom's rejection of any measures taken outside the framework of Sudan's official institutions and affirmed its continued diplomatic efforts in coordination with regional and international partners regarding Sudan. The Kingdom called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility in supporting Sudan and assisting its people through this critical phase.
Saudi Arabia also expressed its sincere condolences to the government and people of Sudan over the victims of the recent landslide disaster in Jebel Marra. The mission reaffirmed its full solidarity with Sudan and conveyed its sincere wishes for the country's peace, prosperity, and stability.