The UAE responds for the first time to Erdogan’s initiative to resolve the crisis with Sudan

Today, Saturday, the UAE welcomed “Turkish diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the crisis in Sudan”".

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on “the concerned parties to return to the dialogue table and actively participate in peace efforts,” noting that Turkish efforts reflect the latter’s deep commitment to supporting peace and stability in the region, and contributing to strengthening relations between countries.

The UAE Foreign Ministry said that Abu Dhabi is “fully prepared to cooperate and coordinate with Turkish efforts and all diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Sudan and find a comprehensive solution to the crisis,” according to the Emirati news agency WAM.

She stressed the UAE’s “clear and firm position towards the crisis, as its primary focus has been and remains focused on reaching an immediate ceasefire and stopping the internal fighting taking place in the Republic of Sudan between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces as soon as possible, and on addressing the humanitarian crisis.” disaster by providing urgent humanitarian and relief support to the Sudanese people".

The Ministry indicated that “the absence of the Sudanese Armed Forces from the recent peace talks in which the UAE participated alongside a number of countries and regional and international organizations in Geneva, is a blatant disregard for the suffering of the Sudanese people, and an unwillingness to cooperate and engage in peace talks to end the crisis and achieve peace.” Perpetual peace".

The UAE Foreign Ministry stressed “the importance of dialogue and negotiation as the only way to end the conflict and secure a political process and national consensus towards a civilian-led government,” stressing that it is working with all concerned parties, regional partners and the international community to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.

The Sudanese Foreign Minister, Ali Youssef Al-Sharif, said that the initiative of the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to mediate between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi “will return positive results.” On Sudan.

Al-Sharif explained in an interview with “Anatolia” agency: Turkish: “In this war, we noticed a deep understanding from the Turkish leadership of the situation in Sudan, and the issues related to the war were discussed very carefully.".

Al-Sharif pointed out that “Turkey, led by President Erdogan, has adopted honorable and supportive positions for the Sudanese people and the Sudanese state, affirming its commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty and protecting its capabilities".

Al-Sharif concluded his speech by saying: “The last thing President Erdogan presented was his proposal for mediation between Sudan and the Emirates, which is an initiative that we expect will achieve positive results for Sudan at the governmental, popular and leadership levels".

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated this month that his country is ready to mediate to resolve the “disagreement.” Between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates, and to bring security and peace to Sudan, according to what he said.

According to the Sudanese news agency “SUNA” And "Anatolia" This came during a phone call made by Erdogan to the head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, during which Erdogan affirmed “Turkey’s keenness on the unity and stability of Sudan,” reiterating Turkey’s support for the Sudanese people with all capabilities.

Erdogan informed the head of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council that “Turkey can mediate to resolve the dispute between Sudan and the UAE,” noting that “Turkey has mediated to resolve the dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia, and that the agreement between the two countries will contribute to peace in the region ".

The head of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereignty Council welcomed “any Turkish role that contributes to stopping the war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Militia,” and also affirmed his “confidence in the positions of the Turkish president and his government in support of the Sudanese people and their choices ".

Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan praised “Turkey’s positions in support of Sudan,” appreciating its efforts for peace and stability in the region and the region, and its treatment of many issues at the regional and international levels, pointing to its success in “addressing the Syrian file,” as he put it< /span>.

The war broke out in Sudan, on April 15, 2023, between the army led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces led by Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), in various areas of Sudan, most of which were concentrated in the capital, Khartoum, leaving hundreds of civilians dead and wounded..

Arab, African and international parties mediated a ceasefire, but these mediations did not succeed in reaching a permanent cessation of fighting.

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