The foreign ministers of the United States, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates proposed a three-month humanitarian truce in Sudan to open the way for a permanent ceasefire and a political process culminating in a transitional civilian government.
In a joint statement issued after consultations in Washington, the Quartet said the truce would enable rapid, safe and unhindered aid access nationwide and serve as the foundation for a durable ceasefire.
Following the halt in hostilities, the plan envisions a comprehensive nine-month transition aimed at forming an independent, accountable civilian authority that reflects popular aspirations while preserving state institutions.
The ministers said Sudan’s future must be decided through an inclusive, transparent process—not by the warring parties or groups linked to violent extremism—and cautioned against the influence of organizations affiliated with the Muslim Brotherhood.
Reaffirming Sudan’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, they stressed there is no military solution and warned that external military support to either General al-Burhan’s army (SAF) or the Rapid Support Forces only prolongs the conflict and destabilizes the region.
The Quartet pledged backing for a negotiated settlement involving both the SAF and the RSF, and pressed all sides to protect civilians, safeguard infrastructure and guarantee humanitarian access.
They also underscored commitments to regional stability—particularly in the Red Sea corridor—and signaled readiness to work with African and Arab partners, the United Nations and other stakeholders to secure peace in Sudan.