The United Nations has welcomed Declaration of Commitment by Sudan’s warring parties to protect civilians and guarantee safe passage for humanitarian aid.

In a statement, spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said this declaration will ensure that the relief operation can scale up swiftly and safely to meet the needs of millions of people in Sudan.

He reiterated call for an immediate ceasefire and expanded discussions to achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities.

Meanwhile, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan Volker Perthes said the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces committed to continue their talks in the Saudi city of Jeddah on a possible ceasefire.