RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday to discuss the latest developments of a joint initiative to host both Sudanese warring parties in Jeddah.
The initiative aims at reducing tensions between the two sides and finding a peaceful solution to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
The Saudi foreign ministry on Friday issued a statement confirming the call and discussing the joint initiative.
The statement noted that the two top diplomats had discussed the details of the initiative and the progress made so far in reducing tensions between the warring parties.
Sudanese army sends envoys to Saudi Arabia
Meanwhile, the Sudanese army announced that it had sent envoys to Saudi Arabia to discuss the details of the truce being extended with its paramilitary foes. The announcement came as part of the ongoing efforts to find a peaceful and lasting solution to the Sudan conflict.
The Sudanese conflict has been ongoing since April 15, with the Sudanese government and paramilitary groups fighting for control of the country. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions of people and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
The joint initiative to host the warring parties in Jeddah is seen as a significant step towards finding a peaceful solution to the conflict. The latest initiative is part of a broader effort by the global community to promote peace and stability in the region.
The call between Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister and the US Secretary of State, as well as the announcement from the Sudanese army, indicates that progress is being made towards finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Sudan.
The joint initiative to host the warring parties in Jeddah is a promising step towards reducing tensions and finding a lasting solution to the crisis.
