Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed remarks by Marco Rubio on the conflict in Sudan, in which he called for an immediate cessation of hostilities at the start of the new year to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians across the country.
Sheikh Abdullah praised Mr Rubio’s emphasis on the need to advance humanitarian de-escalation efforts and ease the growing suffering of the Sudanese people, UAE news agency Wam reported.
He stressed that securing an immediate ceasefire and ensuring the safe, unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance remain top priorities, both to protect civilians and to address urgent humanitarian needs.
He said these steps were essential to paving the way for a political process leading to an independent, civilian-led transition that reflects the aspirations of the Sudanese people for security, stability and peace.
Sheikh Abdullah also spoke of the UAE’s commitment to working within the Quad, led by the United States, stressing that a ceasefire would bolster international efforts to support a sustainable civilian political solution that places the interests of the people of Sudan above all else.
Tens of thousands have been killed in Sudan's war, which began in April 2023. At least 12 million Sudanese have been displaced by the war, which has also created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with some 25 million people – half the population – facing hunger.
