Sheikh Abdullah, US President's Advisor discuss developments in Sudan

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussed the tragic developments of the civil war in Sudan during a meeting with Advisor to the US President for African and Arab Affairs Massad Boulos on Monday.

The two sides discussed ways to enhance regional and international efforts aimed at ending the crisis in a manner that helps protect civilian lives and ensures the unobstructed delivery of humanitarian aid.

Sheikh Abdullah commended the efforts of US President Donald Trump to achieve lasting security and stability in Sudan.

He also affirmed the UAE’s support for these efforts and for all initiatives aimed at reaching an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.

The UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs pointed to the UAE’s support for a politically driven, civilian-led process to resolve the crisis, stressing the need to exert every possible effort to end this civil war, which has been ongoing for more than two years.

The two sides also discussed a number of issues related to the strategic relations between the two countries.

The meeting was attended by Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Sheikh Shakhbut bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State.