US Advisor Boulos and UN Envoy Haavisto Discuss Sudan Peace

On October 2, 2026, Massad Boulos, the US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, met with Pekka Haavisto, the UN Personal Envoy for Sudan, to advance peace efforts in Sudan. The meeting focused on Haavisto's initiatives to stabilize the country and how the US could better coordinate with him through the Quintet, a coalition of international partners involved in Sudanese diplomacy.

Central to their discussions was the aim of establishing an inclusive, Sudanese-led national civilian dialogue, deemed essential for resolving the ongoing conflict. Boulos praised Haavisto's tireless efforts and emphasized the importance of US cooperation in humanitarian initiatives.

They also addressed broader strategies for achieving a comprehensive settlement to the conflict, which has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis and the displacement of millions since fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and other factions in April 2023. The Quintet has been pivotal in facilitating dialogue among Sudanese groups.