RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is committed to Sudan’s “security and stability,” the Kingdom’s deputy foreign minister told the chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council on Wednesday.

During the meeting in Port Sudan, Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji and Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan discussed efforts to achieve peace in the country and preserve its unity, Saudi Press Agency reported.

Al-Khuraiji said Saudi Arabia was committed to restoring security and stability in Sudan and preserving its territorial integrity.

The minister conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Al-Burhan.

Al-Burhan expressed his wishes for further progress and prosperity in the Kingdom.

Saudi Arabia has been leading efforts to end the war in Sudan which erupted in April 2023.