The United States has reiterated its support for a negotiated solution to Sudan’s ongoing war, while confirming that the next ministerial meeting of the Sudan Quartet – comprising the US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE – has been postponed again with no new date set.
A State Department spokesperson told Asharq News that Washington is coordinating with its partners “to ensure that the upcoming meeting produces meaningful results,” stressing that the US remains committed to ending the suffering of the Sudanese people through dialogue.
The meeting, scheduled for 30 July, was delayed because the US had not finalized a plan or guarantees on its outcome, marking the second such postponement after an earlier delay on 21 July. Diplomats cited deep disagreements among the quartet over how to handle the crisis, recalling the failure of April’s “London Conference.”
Recent days have seen heightened diplomatic activity in Washington. Former Trump adviser Masad Boulos met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss Sudan and other regional crises. Boulos said the talks emphasized ongoing strategic cooperation.
Separately, Abdelatty met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday. Both called for an immediate ceasefire, unhindered humanitarian aid, and respect for Sudan’s sovereignty, with Egypt reaffirming its support for Sudan’s state institutions.
Analysts say disputes within the quartet center on the level of involvement of Sudan’s warring factions in any transition process. Washington has been criticized for what some describe as a “gray policy” – avoiding decisive positions while trying to balance rival interests.
Sources also revealed that one member of the quartet downgraded its representation from ministerial to a lower diplomatic level just before the meeting, angering Rubio and prompting the decision to delay.
The US remains concerned that Sudan could become a zone of influence for Russia and China, while also serving as a destabilizing factor for Red Sea maritime security.
