During a meeting with RSF representatives in Geneva on Monday, the Arab, African and international parties called for opening key road routes, including those from Gedaref to Wad Medani and Sennar, to allow access to humanitarian aid for around 12 million Sudanese across multiple states.

"We will continue engagement with the RSF on this important matter," a joint statement read on Monday.

Monday’s meeting is part of ongoing efforts to protect civilians, ensure unfettered humanitarian access, and end the conflict that has started in Sudan since April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the RSF.

The conflict has so far resulted in more than 13,000 deaths and displaced more than 10 million people.

Geneva meeting emphasised the urgent humanitarian needs of the Sudanese people, the importance of respecting international humanitarian law and implementing the commitments made under the Jeddah Declaration.

"This includes the responsibility of both parties to protect civilians, to protect and respect civilian infrastructure including hospitals and schools and to vacate them for their normal usage, and to allow freedom of civilian movement," the statement read.

Signed in May 2023, the Jeddah Declaration commits both sides in general terms to let in badly needed humanitarian assistance after attacks targeting aid in Sudan, Africa's third largest in area.

It also calls for the restoration of electricity, water, and other basic services, the withdrawal of security forces from hospitals, and the "respectful burial" of the dead.

On Sunday, Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council announced in an official statement its intention to send a government delegation to Cairo to discuss implementing the Jeddah Declaration.

The Council's decision follows recent talks with the US government, represented by the US special envoy to Sudan Tom Perriello, and a request from the Egyptian government for a meeting in Cairo.

On Friday, Egypt, along with international parties, welcomed the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) decision to re-open the Adre border crossing.

In a joint statement at the time, the parties considered this decision a crucial step towards saving lives and preventing the spread of famine.

The parties also declared their intention to meet the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) delegation as soon as they arrive or contact them in any way they choose.”

The US-sponsored talks in Switzerland commenced Wednesday amid the absence of the Sudanese government.

Co-hosted by Switzerland and Saudi Arabia, with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the AU, and the UN acting as a steering group, the talks aim to reach a ceasefire and improve humanitarian access in Sudan.

Egypt's Stance on Sudan

During his meeting with Deputy Secretary-General of the UN Amina Mohammed on Tuesday, President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi affirmed Cairo's keenness on reaching a ceasefire, protecting Sudan's resources and its people, and preserving state institutions and sovereignty.

The president also stressed the need for concerted international and regional efforts to provide all means of support to end the political crisis and the humanitarian tragedy that the Sudanese people have been enduring.

On the same day, Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed in a separate meeting with his American counterpart Antony Blinken Cairo's initial position, which calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire.

During a meeting, Abdelatty further called for working to contain the humanitarian repercussions of the conflict and facilitating humanitarian work in Sudan.

He urged the donor countries to fulfil their previous pledges to assist Sudan and neighbouring countries in dealing with the humanitarian repercussions of the crisis.

Since April 2023, Egypt has received over 500,000 Sudanese refugees fleeing the war, in addition to the 5 million Sudanese already residing in Egypt, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

Cairo also hosted several summits to address the Sudanese crisis.