Sudan welcomes us pledge to consult Khartoum on future peace moves

Sudanese officials have expressed satisfaction with American commitments to consult Khartoum regarding future peace initiatives, following diplomatic discussions that clarified Washington's position on conflict resolution efforts. The development comes amid ongoing international attempts to mediate between Sudan's military government and paramilitary opposition forces.

Diplomatic Clarifications on Peace Process

During meetings in Port Sudan between Transitional Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan and Norwegian Deputy Foreign Minister Andreas Kravik, the envoy denied reports that the United States had circulated separate peace documents. Kravik characterized such claims as "unfortunate and rooted in a misunderstanding," confirming he had contacted US Adviser for Middle East and African Affairs Massad Boulos for clarification. Sudanese Deputy Foreign Minister Muawiya Osman Khalid welcomed American assurances that any peace matters would proceed in consultation with and with approval from the Sudanese government.

Government's Commitment to Sustainable Peace

According to official statements, Chairman Al-Burhan reaffirmed his government's commitment to "achieving a just and sustainable peace that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people and preserves their rights." The Sudanese leadership has consistently maintained that negotiations should proceed under a roadmap previously submitted to the United Nations, conditioned on the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group withdrawing from urban centers and civilian facilities to enable displaced populations to return to their homes.

Context of International Mediation Efforts

The diplomatic exchanges occur against the backdrop of a September 2025 proposal from the international Quartet - comprising the United States, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE - calling for a three-month humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan. While the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces unilaterally announced a three-month ceasefire earlier this week, Sudan's government has expressed reservations about the Quartet plan, arguing it "eliminates the army, dissolves security agencies, and leaves the rebel militia in the areas it has occupied." The conflict between Sudan's army and RSF paramilitaries that began in April 2023 has resulted in thousands of fatalities and millions of displaced civilians despite multiple international mediation attempts.