JEDDAH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the signing of the Jeddah declaration on the commitment to protect civilians in Sudan.
OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his hope that the declaration would be an important step towards ending the armed conflict in Sudan, once and for all, and enhancing security, peace and stability.
The OIC secretary-general commended the strenuous efforts of good offices made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States in reaching this declaration. He stressed the importance of the signatory parties’ commitment to its provisions to ensure the delivery of humanitarian and health assistance to those affected by Sudan’s current difficult humanitarian situation.
The OIC secretary-general indicated the need to continue serious work within the framework of the joint Saudi-US initiative, with the aim of reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire and resolving the Sudanese crisis within the framework of peaceful dialogue.
He urged Sudanese parties to give priority to the supreme national interest of Sudan to preserve its unity and its state institutions and achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people for security, peace, political stability and economic development.
