Saudi Arabia Urges End to Foreign Interference in Sudan Conflict at London Conference

London, The Gulf Observer: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unwavering stance on halting all foreign support to parties involved in the Sudanese conflict, underscoring the move as a necessary precondition for achieving a comprehensive ceasefire and a sustainable political resolution.

Speaking on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji delivered the Kingdom’s official remarks at the London Conference on Sudan, held in the United Kingdom on Tuesday.

“What is happening in Sudan not only affects the Sudanese people, but also poses a threat to regional stability and Arab and African national security,” said Al-Khuraiji.

He emphasized the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering dialogue, supporting an immediate ceasefire, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and upholding Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and institutional integrity.

Al-Khuraiji outlined Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic efforts, highlighting the Jeddah (1) and Jeddah (2) talks, which yielded the Jeddah Declaration on the Commitment to Protect Civilians, a short-term ceasefire agreement, and humanitarian arrangements.

The Jeddah (2) negotiations also led to the formation of a humanitarian forum under OCHA, the endorsement of four confidence-building measures, and an agreement on military deployment frameworks.

Al-Khuraiji stressed that curbing foreign interference is vital for humanitarian operations and ensuring safe corridors for aid delivery. He cited the reopening of the Adre border crossing as a tangible success in this regard.

He further cautioned against unilateral steps taken outside Sudan’s official institutional framework, warning they threaten national unity, legitimacy, and the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.

“The Kingdom strongly warns against calls to form a parallel government or alternative entities,” he said, labeling such moves as “illegitimate” and detrimental to the peace process.

Reiterating Saudi Arabia’s position, Al-Khuraiji concluded that the only viable path forward is a Sudanese-led political process that respects the country’s sovereignty and supports its legitimate institutions.