Khartoum: The President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, met with the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, on Sunday. The meeting, which included the participation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salim, focused on ongoing efforts to achieve peace in Sudan.
According to Sudan News Agency, Haavisto emphasized that this was his second visit to Sudan since assuming office in March 2026. During this time, he has engaged in extensive regional consultations, meeting with heads of state and government, as well as a wide array of Sudanese citizens, political actors, and representatives of civil forces. The main focus of these consultations has been the aspirations of the Sudanese people concerning the future of their country.
Haavisto explained that his efforts concentrate on promoting de-escalation and building trust between the parties involved. He discussed practical steps to create an environment conducive to peace in the country. The Special Envoy also briefed the President on the efforts of the Pentagonal Mechanism, which includes the African Union, IGAD, the Arab League, the United Nations, and the European Union. He noted the progress made during the mechanism's consultations in Addis Ababa, where Sudanese partners came together to discuss launching a comprehensive dialogue. He stressed that the political process will remain entirely Sudanese-owned.
Haavisto urged the TSC President to support these efforts in realizing the aspirations of the Sudanese people, underscoring the United Nations' commitment to Sudan's unity, territorial integrity, and sovereignty. He expressed his dedication to engaging with all Sudanese partners to advance security and political discussions, settle differences, reach consensus, and help forge a shared vision for a peaceful and prosperous Sudan.
The UN Special Envoy concluded by affirming his commitment to supporting ongoing initiatives aimed at achieving a sustainable solution to the conflict in Sudan through regular meetings in Khartoum and the wider region.