Geneva:Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji participated in the sixth consultative meeting on enhancing coordination of peace initiatives and efforts in Sudan, held in Geneva, Switzerland.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Elkhereiji reaffirmed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to securing a ceasefire and preserving Sudan's unity. He highlighted efforts based on the Jeddah Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of Sudan and the Agreement on a Short-Term Ceasefire and Humanitarian Arrangements.
Elkhereiji expressed support for the Quintet's initiative and various regional and international efforts aimed at reaching a political resolution that preserves Sudan's sovereignty and territorial integrity. He emphasized the importance of a Sudanese-led dialogue facilitated by the Sudanese government.
The Vice Minister underscored that the Sudanese government and Transitional Sovereignty Council should not be equated with militias that have committed crimes against the Sudanese populace. He reiterated Saudi Arabia's opposition to parallel entities and illegitimate measures threatening Sudan's unity.
Furthermore, Elkhereiji announced that Saudi Arabia has committed $100 million in aid to alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people, in addition to launching a fundraising campaign. He noted that total Saudi assistance to Sudan has exceeded $3.2 billion, with an additional $145 million announced during a humanitarian meeting in Berlin on April 15, 2026.
The meeting was also attended by Abdulmohsen bin Khothaila, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations in Geneva.