The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States reaffirmed their joint commitment to ending the conflict in Sudan, stressing that the ongoing war has caused “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis” and poses a direct threat to regional peace and security.
In a joint statement issued after intensive consultations convened by Washington, the ministers emphasized that a military solution to the crisis is “futile” and that continuation of the current situation “inflicts unacceptable suffering” and exposes the region’s security to growing risks.
The statement underscored that Sudan’s future must be determined by its people through an inclusive and transparent transitional process, free from the control of the warring parties. The ministers also rejected any interference by extremist groups “with documented links to the Muslim Brotherhood,” describing their influence as destabilizing.
Core Principles
The ministers outlined five key principles as their common framework for ending the conflict, including:
Preserving Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Affirming there is no military solution to the conflict.
Calling for an end to indiscriminate air and ground attacks.
Protecting civilians in line with international humanitarian law.
Facilitating urgent humanitarian assistance across Sudan.
They also urged a three-month humanitarian truce as a step toward a permanent ceasefire, paving the way for a transitional process that would establish a civilian-led government within nine months, while halting external military support that “fuels and prolongs the conflict.”
Political and Security Commitments
The ministers renewed their commitment to supporting a comprehensive political settlement that includes both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, with a strong focus on civilian protection and ensuring humanitarian access. They also agreed on the need to prevent local and regional actors from exploiting the conflict to impose destabilizing agendas.
The statement further highlighted the importance of securing the Red Sea, countering cross-border terrorist threats, and addressing the conditions that allow extremist groups to proliferate.
Support for the Jeddah and Cairo Tracks
The ministers expressed support for the Jeddah process, led by Saudi Arabia and the United States, as well as for Egypt’s efforts in hosting Sudanese civilian and political forces in Cairo in July 2024.
They agreed to continue consultations and meetings, including the planned Quartet ministerial gathering in September 2025, to follow up on the proposed timeline and work toward achieving a comprehensive and stable political transition in Sudan.
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