US, KSA, UAE and Egypt: An agreement to end the war in Sudan

 The Foreign Ministers of the United States, the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Egypt held intensive consultations on the developments of the conflict in Sudan, at the invitation of Washington. They stressed the seriousness of the crisis, which they described as “the worst humanitarian crisis in the world,” especially when taking into consideration the threat it poses to regional peace and security.

The Ministers emphasized that Sudan’s future cannot be dictated to the people by violent extremist groups, including elements clearly affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood, whose destabilizing influence has contributed to fueling violence and instability in the region.

Furthermore, the Ministers reiterated the importance of preserving Sudan’s Sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, emphasizing that there is no military solution to the crisis, and that the current situation only serves to exacerbate human suffering as well as threaten peace and security. Hence, they called for an initial three-month humanitarian truce to facilitate humanitarian access throughout Sudan, as a prelude to a permanent ceasefire, followed by a comprehensive and transparent transition process within nine months to smoothly establish an independent, civilian-led government with broad-based legitimacy and accountability.

In a joint statement, the Foreign Ministers explained the necessity of halting any external military support to the warring parties, as it exacerbates and prolongs the crisis. They pledged to exert all efforts to support a negotiated settlement between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), ensure the protection of innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as enhance Red Sea security, and confront cross-border terrorist threats.

Moreover, the Ministers affirmed their readiness to follow up on the implementation process of the aforementioned commitments, cooperate with regional and international parties, including the United Nations, the African Union, and the Arab League, in addition to supporting the efforts put forth by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States in the Jeddah Process, and those of Egypt with regards to the Sudanese Civil and Political Forces Forum.

In conclusion, the Foreign Ministers agreed to continue their consultations at the ministerial and technical levels and to hold a quadripartite meeting in (September 2025) to review progress and support the peace process in Sudan.