The UAE participated in talks relating to Sudan in Switzerland from 14 – 23 August 2024. The conferences had been convened by the US of America, and co-hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Swiss Federation, below the newly established ALPS group– Aligned to Advance Lifesaving and Peace in Sudan. The format consists of the United Arab Emirates, the US of America, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Swiss Federation, the African Union, and the United Nations.
On the conclusion of the talks as we speak, Her Excellency Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs within the Ministry of International Affairs, and head of the UAE delegation on the talks, mentioned:
“The humanitarian state of affairs in Sudan is insupportable. The necessity for humanitarian help is overwhelming and assist teams should be capable of ship assist to folks in want, wherever they’re. The UN’s World Meals Program is aware of how you can cease and stop famine. Our message to all events is unequivocal – allow them to do their job.
“Over the previous decade, the UAE has supplied greater than USD 3.5bn in humanitarian assist to Sudan, together with USD 230m for the reason that outbreak of the present disaster. We’re firmly dedicated to persevering with all our efforts to assist the folks of Sudan.’
“The method in Switzerland is constructed upon the muse of the Jeddah Agreements, and the UAE joins the opposite members within the talks in expressing our gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for his or her ongoing dedication to this vital file, in addition to to the US for his or her energetic diplomacy to alleviate the worst humanitarian disaster going through the worldwide neighborhood as we speak.
“We welcome the brand new format during which we now have met over the previous 10 days. The main target and drive of everybody across the desk has already led to tangible enhancements for the folks of Sudan. We agreed on sensible steps relating to humanitarian entry and the safety of civilians. This consists of permission for the UN to make use of the Adre border crossing into Sudan, and the facilitation of assist to folks struggling famine in Zamzam camp and elsewhere in Darfur. Further commitments had been made to hurry up entry to these in want. The RSF has additionally dedicated throughout the talks to new and necessary directives on the safety of civilians, together with sexual and gender-based violence, the recruitment of kids, and compelled disappearance.
“The UAE was significantly centered on establishing a observe inside the ALPS course of aimed toward integrating the views, targets and proposals of Sudanese girls into all peace and humanitarian efforts in Sudan. We’re dedicated to proceed our consultations with Sudanese girls, promote their targets and desires, and stress the events to guard all civilians in Sudan, together with girls and ladies, from violations of worldwide humanitarian regulation, together with sexual violence.
“We didn’t make the progress we’d have wished on a full cessation of hostilities that may result in an finish to the conflict, and we in fact remorse the truth that one celebration selected to not take part in these talks. We hope that this may be remedied sooner or later. However we admire the inventive diplomacy that allowed members to deal with tangible outcomes for the Sudanese folks.
“The UAE stays dedicated to supporting the folks of Sudan in restoring peace to their nation, and to making sure the supply of assist and help they so desperately require.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates Ministry of International Affairs&Worldwide Cooperation.