UAE, Sudan to Establish High-level Working Group

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan with Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (AFP)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan with Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (AFP)
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UAE, Sudan to Establish High-level Working Group

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan with Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (AFP)
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan with Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lt. General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan (AFP)

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan received the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, Lt. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who arrived in the UAE on a working visit.

The two leaders agreed to establish a high-level joint working group to develop a vision for bilateral relations and propose projects and areas of cooperation.

Burhan arrived Tuesday in Abu Dhabi for a two-day visit, accompanied by the acting foreign minister, Ali Al-Sadeq.

Speaking at a press conference in Khartoum Airport, Sadeq said the two presidents stressed the importance of joint coordination to advance bilateral relations in all fields.

The talks addressed fraternal relations and opportunities to promote cooperation and joint work in various domains.

The two presidents affirmed their solidarity with the two brotherly peoples in Syria and Türkiye following the devastating earthquake.

Following the talks, Burhan lauded the sincere efforts made by the UAE in various areas, mainly its support of the Sudanese people in multiple stages.

He briefed Sheikh Mohamed on the developments of the political process in Sudan and the ongoing efforts to include all partners ahead of forming a civilian government that will lead the country in the next transitional period.

The UAE President affirmed the UAE's support for various efforts and initiatives that were in the interest of the Sudanese people in terms of unity, construction, development, and the establishment of a new phase during which Sudan will enjoy stability and prosperity.



Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Push for Ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah participated on Monday in the outreach session of the second G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Italy’s Fiuggi held with counterparts from several Arab countries, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt, and the Secretary General of the Arab League.

During the session titled "Stability in the Middle East," Prince Faisal emphasized the importance of fostering multiple partnerships to address regional and international challenges.

In his statement, he highlighted the developments in Gaza and Lebanon, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities by urgently pushing for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid, and advancing efforts to establish an independent Palestinian state through the two-state solution.

He underlined the need to de-escalate tensions in Lebanon while respecting its sovereignty. Prince Faisal also stressed the urgency for finding a permanent solution to the crisis in Sudan to alleviate human suffering.

The session was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Italy Faisal bin Sattam bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.