S Jaishankar talks with Saudi, UAE foreign ministers on situation in Sudan

Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country’s military and paramilitary groups.

New Delhi:

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar discussed the situation in violence-hit Sudan with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

India is closely monitoring the situation in Sudan, especially given its concerns about Indians living in the African country.

During a phone call with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jaishankar said the two sides had exchanged views on the situation in Sudan.

“Thank you HH @ABZayed, UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs for exchanging views on the situation in Sudan. Our ongoing contacts have been helpful,” the foreign minister tweeted.

Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country’s army and paramilitary groups over the past six days, with some 100 people reportedly killed.

Referring to his telephone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Jaishankar said the two sides will maintain close contact.

“Appreciate his assessment of the situation in Sudan. Will remain in close contact,” he tweeted.

On Monday, the Indian embassy in Sudan issued a new warning, urging Indians not to venture out of their residences and to remain calm.

An Indian national has died after being shot in Khartoum, the embassy said on Sunday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has set up a 24X7 control room to provide information and assistance on the current situation in Sudan.

Sudan’s military seized power in a coup in October 2021 and has run the country since then through a sovereign council.

There is a dispute between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over the timetable for the proposed transfer of power to a civilian government.

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