Sudan – Yesterday, Tuesday, the President of the Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, received an invitation from Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz to visit the Kingdom, at a time when Riyadh confirmed that “the political solution is the only way to end the Sudanese crisis.”
The Transitional Sovereignty Council said, in a statement, that its president, Army Commander Al-Burhan, received an invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz to visit Saudi Arabia (date not specified).
Al-Burhan received the invitation during his meeting with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Walid bin Abdul Karim Al-Khuraiji, in the city of Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast (east).
The meeting discussed, according to the statement, “the course of Sudanese-Saudi relations and ways to support and promote them, in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples, in addition to the process of joint cooperation between the two countries in various fields.”
On Tuesday, the Saudi Council of Ministers confirmed that “a political solution is the only way to end the crisis in Sudan.”
This came during the council meeting chaired by the Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, according to the Saudi News Agency (SPA).
The agency quoted Information Minister Salman bin Youssef Al-Dosari as saying, “The Council confirmed that a political solution is the only way to end the crisis in Sudan.”
He continued: “We renew the call to commit to and fulfill what was agreed upon in the Jeddah Declaration signed on May 11, 2023.”
Al-Dosari urged “the warring parties to cease fire, end the conflict, and facilitate the access of humanitarian aid to those affected.”
Under the auspices of Saudi Arabia and the United States, the city of Jeddah, west of the Kingdom, hosted talks between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.
The two parties reached the “Jeddah Declaration,” which stipulates their commitment to “refrain from any military attack that may cause harm to civilians,” “emphasize the protection of civilians,” and “respect for humanitarian and international human rights law.”
Since mid-April 2023, the army and the Rapid Support Forces have been waging a war that has left more than 20,000 dead and more than 11 million displaced and refugees, according to the United Nations.
UN and international calls are mounting to end the war in order to spare Sudan a humanitarian catastrophe that has begun to push millions into famine and death due to food shortages due to the fighting that has spread to 13 out of 18 states.
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**Interview with Dr. Amina Hassan, Middle East Relations Expert**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Dr. Hassan. Recent events have shown Saudi Arabia’s increased involvement in Sudan, particularly with the invitation extended to Sudan’s Sovereignty Council President, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan. What does this signify for Sudan’s political landscape?
**Dr. Hassan:** Thank you for having me. The invitation from King Salman bin Abdulaziz to Al-Burhan signals a pivotal moment for Sudan. It underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to engaging with Sudan’s leadership and fostering a political solution amidst the ongoing crisis. This move may signal increased diplomatic efforts from Saudi Arabia to stabilize the region.
**Interviewer:** Saudi Arabia has stated that a political solution is the only way to resolve the Sudanese crisis. How effective do you think their involvement will be?
**Dr. Hassan:** Saudi Arabia’s role can be influential due to its regional power and relationships. Their insistence on a political solution suggests they may also leverage their influence with various factions within Sudan. However, the effectiveness of this involvement will depend on the willingness of the Sudanese parties to engage in dialogue and the Saudi ability to act as an impartial mediator.
**Interviewer:** What implications might this have for Sudan’s relations with other nations in the region?
**Dr. Hassan:** Strengthened ties with Saudi Arabia could enhance Sudan’s geopolitical leverage and open doors for economic support. However, it might also draw scrutiny or opposition from other nations that have vested interests in Sudan, potentially complicating the dynamics further. Sudan must navigate its relationships carefully in this context.
**Interviewer:** The Transitional Sovereignty Council mentioned discussing ways to support cooperation. Can you elaborate on what that might entail?
**Dr. Hassan:** This encompasses a wide array of aspects, from economic support, security collaboration, to cultural exchanges. It suggests that both nations see mutual benefits. For Sudan, economic reinvigoration is critical, and Saudi investment could contribute positively. Perhaps, we may also see cooperation in the security domain, notably in counter-terrorism and stability in the Red Sea region.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Hassan. As the situation unfolds, we hope to see constructive outcomes for Sudan.
**Dr. Hassan:** Thank you for having me. Let’s hope for a peaceful resolution that prioritizes the will and well-being of the Sudanese people.
