Sudan’s al-Burhan, Saudi crown prince discuss peace efforts in Riyadh
December 15, 2025 (RIYADH) – Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the head of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Monday, concluding a one-day visit to the Kingdom.
Ambassador Muawia Osman, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said al-Burhan and Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed strengthening bilateral relations into a sustainable strategic partnership. This partnership, he added, would be facilitated through a Strategic Cooperation Council sponsored by the leaderships in Sudan, and the Kingdom.
Al-Burhan thanked Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his government for their “significant and valuable efforts” to achieve peace, and stability in Sudan. He also praised the Crown Prince’s “wise vision” for regional peace, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships.
The visit also focused on ongoing efforts to achieve security, and stability. Al-Burhan expressed appreciation for US President Donald Trump’s determination to engage in peace efforts to end the war, with Saudi Arabia’s participation.
He affirmed Sudan’s eagerness to work with President Trump, his Secretary of State, and his Peace Envoy to achieve that goal.
Al-Burhan arrived in the Saudi capital earlier in the day following an invitation conveyed by Saudi Foreign Minister Walid al-Khereiji, who visited Port Sudan last Saturday to meet with him.
The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) had earlier reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with al-Burhan and his delegation at Al-Yamamah Palace. They reviewed the latest developments and repercussions of the current events in Sudan, as well as efforts to achieve security and stability.
The meeting marks the first such talks since the Saudi Crown Prince reportedly asked U.S. President Donald Trump last month to intervene to end the war in Sudan personally.
Saudi Arabia is active within the Quad Mechanism, which also includes Egypt, the United States, and the UAE, and aims to end the ongoing military conflict in Sudan.
However, the Sudanese government has repeatedly objected to the UAE’s participation in the Quad Mechanism, stating it would not cooperate and would only hold bilateral discussions with the remaining three countries to resolve the crisis.
On September 12, 2024, the foreign ministers of the Quad Mechanism countries proposed a roadmap to end the war in Sudan. The proposal included approving an initial three-month humanitarian truce, paving the way for a permanent ceasefire, followed by the launch of a comprehensive and transparent transitional process.