Saudi Arabia, others welcome Sudan peace agreement
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the agreement between the Transitional Government of Sudan and armed movements.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs re-affirmed the UAE’s continuous support for all efforts to enhance Sudan's security, stability, and prosperity in a way that realizes the aspirations and hopes of the Sudanese people for development, prosperity, and stability.
The ministry noted that the agreement is an important step on the road to enhancing the security, stability, sovereignty, independence, and national unity of Sudan.
It also indicated its appreciation for efforts by the Sudanese Transitional Government to accomplish this historic achievement and called on other parties engaged in conflict to join the peace process.
Bahrain’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain welcomed the development, stressing the importance of the step in establishing security and stability and achieving the aspirations of the Sudanese people. The Bahraini foreign ministry appreciated the mediation and strenuous efforts of South Sudan to reach this agreement, calling on the rest of the armed groups to follow suit and prioritize the national interest, and renewing Bahrain's position in supporting Sudan's priorities, which aim to preserve its sovereignty, security, and stability. Kuwait also welcomed the agreement. In a press statement, the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Kuwait's support for Sudan at this stage and its efforts to achieve security and peace in all its territories. Egypt affirmed its support for the Sudan government in its relentless efforts to bring peace to the country, which would bring stability and prosperity to the Sudanese people. It also expressed its readiness to continue its support for all efforts aimed at achieving stability in Sudan, in coordination with various regional and international partners.The Gulf Cooperation Council has also welcomed the initialing of a peace agreement that was signed between the Transitional Government of Sudan, and armed movements.
In a statement, Dr. Nayef Falah M. Al Hajraf, the GCC secretary-general, stressed that this is an important step in realizing the aspirations and hopes of the brotherly Sudanese people for stability, development, and prosperity. He also wished that peace and security would prevail throughout the Republic of Sudan.
Dr. Al Hajraf affirmed the GCC's firm stances toward Sudan, and its continuous support for everything that contributes to enhancing its security and stability, based on the historical and fraternal relations that link the GCC countries with Sudan.
Meanwhile, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Dr. Youssef Bin Ahmed Al-Othaimeen praised the signing of the initials of the peace agreement in Sudan. Al-Othaimeen expressed his hope that with this historic agreement, the Sudanese will start their new life toward stability and prosperity, calling on the rest of the parties to enter into serious negotiations with the transitional government with the aim of reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in all over Sudan. Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit has welcomed it saying that that the Arab League is committed to pushing forward all forms of cooperation and coordination with all Sudanese peace partners. The president of the Arab Parliament said that this agreement represents a new stage and an important step towards achieving security and peace and ending the 17-year civil war in Sudan. In a statement, Al-Salami praised the sincere desire of all parties to the agreement to end the armed conflict and achieve peace, appreciating efforts exerted by South Sudan in sponsoring the peace negotiations that lasted for about ten months, calling on all parties of the political process in Sudan to assume their national responsibility in transforming this agreement into a tangible reality.