Geneva:Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated in the sixth consultative meeting focused on enhancing coordination of peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan, held in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Elkhereiji highlighted Saudi Arabia's commitment to achieving a ceasefire and maintaining Sudan's unity and institutional stability. He referenced the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan and the Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements as foundational efforts toward peace.
Elkhereiji expressed support for the Quintet's initiative and other international efforts aimed at reaching a political resolution that respects Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. He underscored the necessity of backing the Sudanese government's efforts to promote a Sudanese-led dialogue.
Additionally, Elkhereiji differentiated between the Sudanese government and militias responsible for crimes against the Sudanese people. He rejected any parallel entities and illegitimate measures that undermine Sudan's unity and do not represent the people's will.
He announced that Saudi Arabia has provided $100 million in aid and initiated a fundraising campaign through the Sahem platform, with total assistance surpassing $3.2 billion. Furthermore, an additional $145 million in aid was pledged during a humanitarian meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026. Elkhereiji reiterated the Kingdom's dedication to ending the conflict and restoring stability in Sudan.
The meeting saw attendance from the Permanent Representative of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila.