Doha, Media & Communication Dept.,11 May

The State of Qatar welcomes the signing by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, in the city of Jeddah, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, of a declaration of first principles to facilitate humanitarian action in order to meet the needs of civilians.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the aspiration of the State of Qatar that the declaration paves the way for a permanent and comprehensive cessation of the military conflict. In addition, it leads to broad negotiations in which all Sudanese political forces participate, in order to reach a comprehensive agreement and sustainable peace that achieves the aspirations of the brotherly Sudanese people for stability, development and prosperity.

The Ministry reaffirms the position of the State of Qatar calling for an immediate halt to the fighting in Sudan, the exercise of maximum restraint, resorting to the voice of reason, and giving priority to the public interest.

The Ministry also expresses Qatar's appreciation for the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America to facilitate the talks and their good offices to end the conflict and achieve stability in Sudan.