Berlin: The State of Qatar participated in the Third International Conference on Sudan, currently being held in the German capital, Berlin.
The State of Qatar was represented at the conference by His Excellency Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
His Excellency expressed gratitude to His Excellency the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany and all partners for hosting and organizing this conference related to the Sudanese cause.
He stated that the year 2026 marks the third holding of this conference, and throughout these years, the State of Qatar’s stance on Sudan has remained steadfast and unchanged, affirming Qatar's unwavering support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the brotherly Republic of Sudan.
His Excellency called on the international community to intensify efforts towards achieving de-escalation, addressing urgent humanitarian needs, and protecting innocent civilians.
His Excellency added, “As it stands, the scale of the humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan is of the likes the world has not seen in recent years where Hundreds of thousands have been killed, millions displaced, and the infrastructure has suffered extensive destruction, while two-thirds of the country faces the threat of famine.” He stated, “Now than ever before, it is incumbent on all of us to deliver aid and alleviate the severity of this crisis faced by the brotherly Sudanese people.”
His Excellency affirmed that providing humanitarian aid and ensuring the dignity of men, women, and children to live in safety and security constitute a fundamental pillar of Qatar's foreign policy, in dedication to international peace and security. He noted that the State of Qatar had previously contributed over 75 million USD in aid.
His Excellency pointed out that humanitarian aid, though absolutely necessary, it will not be sufficient alone in achieving lasting peace and security to the people of the Sudan, for that a political settlement to the conflict must be reached. In this respect, he reiterated the State of Qatar's call to expand the scope of international support for efforts aimed at achieving a political solution stemming from the Sudanese will.
The Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the State of Qatar has always believed that dialogue and diplomacy are the most effective tools for conflict resolution. In the Sudanese context, achieving a viable political solution necessitates placing Sudanese voices at the forefront of the process, involving all relevant parties and the Sudanese civil society, while ensuring the country's unity, its national institutions, and territorial integrity.
