Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi welcomed the joint statement issued by the quadripartite meeting between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America on the conflict in Sudan.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Al-Budaiwi lauded the principles contained in the statement, which emphasized respect for Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, as well as the need for an immediate ceasefire and safe and unhindered access for humanitarian aid to all parts of Sudan.
The statement also stressed the need to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with international humanitarian law and embark on a transition to a comprehensive and transparent political process that leads to the formation of a civilian government with broad legitimacy that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people for security and stability.
Al-Budaiwi praised the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the United States of America to end the conflict in Sudan. He affirmed the full support of the GCC countries for these international and Arab efforts and its readiness to cooperate with various partners to promote opportunities for a lasting peace in Sudan, to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, and ensure the preservation and stability of Sudan's state institutions.