Nigeria and the Republic of South Africa on Saturday reiterated their call for an immediate ceasefire and end to the conflict in Sudan.
The two countries also called for the commencement of a process to expedite access to humanitarian assistance in the country.
This was disclosed in a joint statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Yusuf Tuggar and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, South Africa, Ronald Lamola as the outcome of their meeting on the sidelines of the African Union Executive Council in Accra, Ghana.
The ministers exchanged views on regional and continental matters, including peace and security on the African continent.
They said the conflict in Sudan has resulted in the loss of innocent civilian lives, exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, displaced millions of people, affecting women and children, and led to the total destruction of critical infrastructure.
The ministers reiterated call for an immediate ceasefire, an end to the conflict and the commencement of a process to expedite access to humanitarian assistance.
They urged the international community to take urgent concrete and practical steps to facilitate peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sudan in an inclusive manner.
The ministers also reaffirmed the existing strong historical bilateral relations, bonds of friendship and solidarity between South Africa and Nigeria.
