Norwegian Envoy Denies Existence of New U.S. Document; Al-Burhan Welcomes Clarification
Port Sudan – Sudanhorizon
Norway’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Special Envoy to Sudan, Andreas Motzfeldt Kravik, said Thursday that U.S. Presidential Advisor for African and Arab Affairs, Mossad Paulus, did not present any new proposals to the Sudanese government regarding the humanitarian truce—an assertion welcomed by Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan.
Al-Burhan had stated in strong remarks on the 23rd of this month that the Quartet Mechanism had submitted three negotiation papers, while Mossad Paulus presented a new one about two weeks ago that, according to Al-Burhan, failed to address the government’s concerns outlined in earlier documents. He described the most recent paper from the U.S. advisor as “the worst paper,” saying it eliminates the army, calls for dissolving security agencies, and keeps the Rapid Support Forces intact, adding, “We will not accept that.”
During his meeting with Al-Burhan, the Norwegian envoy affirmed “there is no new American document or proposal relating to the humanitarian truce, contrary to what has been circulated in the media over the past days.”
He revealed that he had personally contacted Mossad Paulus for clarification, and that the rumors of a new document stemmed from a misunderstanding, stressing that the only proposal on the table is the one presented weeks ago.
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maawia Osman Khalid, said in remarks following the meeting that Al-Burhan “welcomed this clear clarification.”
He added that Sudan has also received direct assurances from the U.S. side that no new paper has been introduced regarding the peace track or humanitarian truce at this time.
Al-Burhan praised the efforts of U.S. President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in supporting peace in Sudan, affirming that the government deals positively with any international initiatives that help end the war and put the country on the path to stability.
During the meeting—which the Norwegian envoy described as constructive and frank—a wide range of topics of mutual interest were discussed. Kravik stressed the need to relaunch the political process as soon as possible, as well as the importance of reaching an immediate humanitarian truce that would allow aid to reach those in need.
He explained that a humanitarian truce does not amount to a ceasefire agreement or political arrangement, but is instead a temporary measure to halt hostilities and facilitate humanitarian operations in affected areas. The envoy also reaffirmed the importance of ensuring unrestricted access for humanitarian aid across Sudan, expressing satisfaction with the continued opening of the Adré border crossing as a key route for aid deliveries.
He stated that Norway will continue working with regional and international partners for a united, stable, and prosperous Sudan, adding that his country wants to see an end to the war so the suffering of the Sudanese people can stop.
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