UAE welcomes US-backed comprehensive peace plan for Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed a Comprehensive Peace Plan for Sudan announced by U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos, according to the state-run WAM news agency.

Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE minister of state, said the plan is built around five pillars: an immediate humanitarian truce, sustained humanitarian access and civilian protection, a permanent ceasefire, a political transition to a civilian-led government, and post-war reconstruction.

He commended the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump, saying it helped prevent Sudan from sliding further into extremism, fragmentation and a deepening humanitarian catastrophe, WAM reported.

Sheikh Shakhboot said the UAE remains committed to supporting regional and international efforts to secure an immediate ceasefire and an unconditional humanitarian truce in Sudan.

He said the UAE also supports ensuring urgent, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access across the country, describing these steps as essential to paving the way for a transitional process.

Sheikh Shakhboot reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to working with the Quad, saying an immediate ceasefire would strengthen efforts to support a sustainable, civilian political solution that places the interests of the Sudanese people above all else.

He also expressed appreciation to the United States for convening a humanitarian conference and a Quad meeting on Feb. 3 in Washington, calling them important steps to sustain momentum amid the protracted civil war and its humanitarian consequences.

During the conference, the UAE announced an additional US$500 million humanitarian commitment to address urgent needs in Sudan and ensure civilians affected by the war can access life-saving assistance, WAM reported.

Sudan has been gripped by civil war since 2023, triggering a large-scale humanitarian crisis and displacing millions of people.