Doha, 9 August 2022 (TDI): Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Qatar, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani met Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan, Ali Al Sadiq on Monday.
The meeting was carried out on the sidelines of the signing ceremony of the Doha Peace Agreement and the Participation of Politico-Military Movements in the National, Inclusive, and Sovereign Dialogue in Chad.
During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the bilateral cooperation relations, in addition to a range of topics of common interest.
Pleased to meet HE Ali Al-Sadiq, Acting Foreign Minister of #Sudan, in a fruitful discussion on ways to develop bilateral relations in various fields. We discussed the latest developments in Sudan & exchanged views on issues of common interest. #Doha_Peace_Agreement_in_Chad pic.twitter.com/0zzJPo8wwK
— محمد بن عبدالرحمن (@MBA_AlThani_) August 8, 2022
Furthermore, they discussed the latest developments in Sudan and ways to develop cooperation to achieve regional and international stability.
Remarks by Sudanese Foreign Minister
Minister Al Sadiq stressed the importance of the peace agreement signed in Doha between the Chadian parties, for Sudan, given the geographical neighborhood and tribal interference and its impact on the stability of the region.
He expressed his gratitude to the State of Qatar for its role as a mediator in the Chad peace process.
He also applauded Qatar’s efforts devoted to achieving reconciliation, peace, and stability in the Republic of Chad.
Also read: Chadian parties sign peace agreement in Qatar
Diplomatic Relations Between Qatar and Sudan
Sudan-Qatar relations are known to be continuous, distinguished, and developed. Relations were first established in 1972, when Qatar inaugurated its embassy in Sudan’s capital city, Khartoum for diplomatic level representation. Since then, the relations have transcended to different aspects and various levels.
Politically, the bilateral relations have been represented in coordinated positions at the regional and international forum, exchange of visits, and cooperation at all levels.
Qatar’s Role in Darfur Peace Process
Qatar played a great role in supporting the peace process in Darfur and achieving stability and comprehensive peace in Sudan. Doha peace document made the basis of the peace process in the region.
Qatari support enabled the Sudanese government to consolidate peace in Darfur and fulfill its commitment to peace.
The Sudanese government and the Liberation and Justice Movement signed the Doha Peace Document on 14 July 2011.
The document was signed in the presence of the African Union, the United Nations, and Qatar. Qatar mediated between the parties over 30 months of the negotiations.
The document includes an essential element to resolve the Darfur crisis, which is also the sharing of wealth and power between the Khartoum government and the Darfur movements.
It also addresses key issues of the armed conflict in the region, such as compensation for the displaced, asylum, and the administrative status of the region.
Qatar also implemented ad-hoc projects of development and reconstruction in the region to develop Darfur.
