00:00As Sudan's civil war enters its fourth year, the head of the country's armed forces, General
00:05Abdel Fattah Burhan, arrived in Jeddah on Monday for talks with Saudi Arabia's Crown
00:11Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
00:13Their discussion focused on ensuring Sudan's security and stability and preserving its
00:19sovereignty, according to the Saudi press agency.
00:22Riyadh is also due to host a Sudanese-Saudi business forum in June to address investment
00:27challenges.
00:28Trade between the two nations is estimated at $8 billion, driven by Saudi imports of
00:34livestock and agricultural goods.
00:37The kingdom has backed the Sudanese armed forces in their war with the paramilitary rapid support
00:43forces, providing political and financial support.
00:47It's also served as a primary mediator in the conflict, alongside the US, Egypt and the UAE.
00:53Abu Dhabi, meanwhile, is accused of supporting the RSF with money and weapons.
00:59Claims it denies.
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