Lana Nusseibeh stresses UAE’s constructive role in recent Sudan peace talks in Geneva

In a letter to The Economist published on September 5, HE Lana Nusseibeh, the assistant minister of foreign affairs for political affairs in the UAE, highlights the need for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan for the protection of civilians.

She stressed the constructive role the UAE has played in the recent Sudan peace talks in Geneva to secure critical humanitarian access routes and ensure the safety of all people. Unfortunately, none of the parties fighting attended the US-led negotiations.

In the letter, the Emirati minister highlighted that the Gulf state is playing its part besides the international community to end the brutal conflict, intensify humanitarian efforts and alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

Integrating perspectives of Sudan’s female population into talks

The recent Sudan peace talks in Geneva demonstrated that the international community is collectively united in its determination to address the humanitarian catastrophe, Lana Nusseibeh noted in the letter to The Economist.

But the female population continues to be the most affected in crises and conflict zones, she added, highlighting their commitment to intensifying diplomatic efforts to protect all civilians from all forms of violence, including sexual violence.

The UAE continues to push for elevating and integrating the perspectives of Sudan’s female population into recent efforts and negotiations. The Gulf state believes that the only approach to achieving peace is through effective diplomacy.

UAE is a committed humanitarian partner in Sudan

“The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is intolerable,” the minister stressed in the letter, emphasising the need for a “negotiated settlement and return to a civilian-led government through our collective investment of time, expertise, leverage and humanitarian resources.

The UAE is a committed humanitarian partner in Sudan. The country has already allocated $70 million to address the urgent requirements of the Sudanese people and $30 million to regional countries to support Sudanese refugees in need.

The Emirates reiterates its call on both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to agree to an immediate and permanent ceasefire, facilitate unhindered, safe and quick passage of humanitarian assistance, and prioritise human life over military goals.

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