Saudi Arabia rejects formation of parallel government in Sudan

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister,

Walid Al-Khuraiji, emphasized the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s categorical rejection of any attempts to announce alliances or entities aimed at forming a parallel government in Sudan. He stressed that such steps undermine efforts to resolve the crisis, threaten Sudan’s unity and sovereignty, and negatively impact regional security and the security of the Red Sea.

Al-Khuraiji’s remarks came during his participation, on behalf of Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in the fifth consultative meeting to coordinate peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan, hosted by Cairo. He explained that any declaration of entities outside the framework of legitimate institutions raises concerns and disrupts the political process aimed at ending the crisis.

The Deputy Foreign Minister affirmed that the Kingdom’s priorities are achieving stability and a ceasefire, preventing the collapse of Sudanese state institutions, and preserving the country’s unity, territorial integrity, and resources. He emphasized that the solution must be purely Sudanese, based on respect for sovereignty and support for state institutions.

Al-Khuraiji noted the Kingdom’s continued efforts to bridge the gap between the parties and work towards a ceasefire that would end the humanitarian crisis and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people. He emphasized the importance of resuming political dialogue based on the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023, concerning the protection of civilians, and the short-term ceasefire agreement and humanitarian arrangements signed on May 20, 2023.

He warned that the continuation of the war in Sudan poses a direct threat to regional stability, calling for an end to foreign interference, a halt to the flow of illicit weapons and foreign fighters, and the opening of safe corridors to ensure the unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid. In this context, he welcomed the Sudanese government’s move to open the Adari border crossing to facilitate humanitarian work.