GCC Welcomes Signing of Jeddah Declaration between Sudanese Parties

Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)
Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)
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GCC Welcomes Signing of Jeddah Declaration between Sudanese Parties

Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)
Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals, on May 11, 2023. (AFP)

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi welcomed on Friday the signing of the Jeddah declaration on the commitment to protect civilians.

The agreement was signed between representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces on Thursday

Al-Budaiwi expressed his renewed gratitude for the efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United States, despite all obstacles and difficulties, to bring all parties together and to align their views following a series of meetings on the current crisis.

He hoped that the response of the signatories of the agreement will allow safe passage for humanitarian workers and meet the needs of civilians.

He also hoped they would prioritize the interests and safety of the Sudanese people and that they would work towards consolidating Sudan’s sovereignty and preserve the unity of its institutions and territorial integrity.



UAE President Receives Afghan Interior Minister for Talks on Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. (WAM)
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UAE President Receives Afghan Interior Minister for Talks on Bilateral Ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. (WAM)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. (WAM)

United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday Afghanistan’s Minister of Interior Sirajuddin Haqqani.

The officials discussed recent developments in Afghanistan and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation to serve the mutual interests of both nations, particularly in development-related areas, reported the UAE’s state news agency WAM.

They also reviewed efforts to support Afghanistan’s reconstruction and stability, aiming to foster development and prosperity for the Afghan people.

The Afghan Interior Minister praised cooperation between the UAE and Afghanistan and commended its humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people.