Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar and his South African counterpart Ronald Lamola have jointly called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan.
The ministers expressed deep regret over the ongoing conflict, which began in mid-April 2023, lamenting the loss of innocent lives, the exacerbation of the humanitarian crisis, the displacement of millions, and the destruction of vital infrastructure.
In a statement released on Saturday by Tuggar’s special assistant for media strategy and communications, Kasim Abdulkadir, the ministers underscored the urgency of ending the conflict during a meeting on the sidelines of the African Union Executive Council meetings in Accra.
They stressed the importance of expediting humanitarian aid to the affected regions.
The statement detailed that on July 19, 2024, Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar of Nigeria and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola of South Africa met and reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire and the commencement of efforts to facilitate humanitarian assistance.
The ministers urged the international community to take concrete and urgent steps to foster a peaceful resolution to the Sudanese conflict through inclusive means.
Tuggar and Lamola committed to doubling their efforts to strengthen the cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa.
They reaffirmed the strong historical bilateral relations and the bonds of friendship and solidarity between South Africa and Nigeria.
Both ministers vowed to enhance and deepen cooperation between their countries across various sectors.
The call for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian aid highlights the ongoing international efforts to address the devastating impact of the conflict in Sudan, aiming to bring peace and stability to the region.
