Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said on Friday that the Jeddah Declaration, signed between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), was a first step that will be followed by others.
In a tweet, he stressed that what was most important now was commitment to the agreement.
“Saudi Arabia will work towards restoring security and stability in Sudan and to its people,” he added.
Representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF signed in Jeddah a declaration commitment to protect the civilians of Sudan, Saudi Arabia and the US announced in a statement on Friday.
The declaration of commitment recognizes the obligations of both sides, under international humanitarian and human rights law to facilitate humanitarian action to meet the emergency needs of civilians, it said.
The declaration of commitment will guide the conduct of the two forces to enable the safe delivery of humanitarian assistance, the restoration of essential services, the withdrawal of forces from hospitals and clinics, and the respectful burial of the dead.
In line with the step-by-step approach agreed by the parties, the Jeddah talks will address proposed arrangement for subsequent talks - with Sudanese civilians and regional and international partners - on a permanent cessation of hostilities.
