Thank you Madam President.

We also thank USG DiCarlo and Deputy Executive Director Suleiman for their comprehensive briefings.

Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence are among the basic tenets of our principled approach to the region and the African continent.

The ongoing conflict and the devastating humanitarian situation in Sudan remains gravely concerning.

Most recent and continued attacks on El Obeid by RSF risk further escalation and aggravate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

The core issue in Sudan should not be treated as a matter of balancing between “supposed equals”.

It is important to preserve the state institutions as well as public order in the country.

The most effective way for ending the conflict is dialogue and diplomacy. To this end, we support regional and international efforts aiming to resolve the conflict.

While international initiatives are valuable in keeping the conflict in Sudan on the international agenda, their ability to contribute to a lasting solution is limited in the absence of Sudan’s legitimate representatives.

Weakening and delegitimizing state institutions in the country, without any viable options, only delay the potential for sustained peace and order.

A civilian transition must be based on the realities of Sudan and realities on the ground.

In this regard, dialogue processes have to be owned and led by the Sudanese.

In these difficult times, Türkiye does not remain indifferent to the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

We will continue to provide humanitarian aid to ease the suffering of the Sudanese people.

We believe that the establishment of stability is intrinsically linked to the normalization of the country and daily life. Turkish authorities and companies, therefore, continue to maintain their presence and activities in Sudan.

Madam President,

Türkiye urges all Council members to work constructively for the peace, stability and unity of Sudan.

We call upon the Security Council to prioritize this humanitarian tragedy and focus on the facilitation of Sudanese-owned and Sudanese-led dialogues.

Türkiye further invites the Council and all stakeholders to take into account the essential concerns of the legitimate Sudanese authorities, adopt an inclusive approach and place the realities of Sudan at the basis of the discussions.

I thank you.