Khartoum: The African Union Peace and Security Council on Sunday firmly opposed any foreign interference in Sudan's internal matters and the establishment of parallel entities or governments that could potentially threaten the nation's unity and sovereignty. According to Anadolu Agency, this stance was communicated during a meeting between Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and a delegation from the African Union Peace and Security Council, led by Algerian diplomat Mohamed Khaled, at the presidential palace in Khartoum. Khaled, who chairs the council on a rotating basis, described the meeting as "fruitful," with discussions focusing on peace, security, and stability within Sudan. Khaled emphasized the council's strong condemnation of foreign meddling in Sudanese affairs, asserting that such actions only serve to exacerbate the ongoing conflict. He also reiterated the council's rejection of attempts to form parallel entities or governments that could compromise Sudan's unity and sove reignty. "The only path to achieving lasting peace in Sudan is through dialogue, national reconciliation, and reaching a comprehensive political settlement that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people," Khaled stated. He expressed support for initiatives aimed at restoring the government's functions in Khartoum, highlighting these steps as crucial for the reestablishment of state institutions and the provision of essential services to the population. Khaled urged the government and political factions to ensure the inclusivity of the transitional process, striving toward a national consensus that would pave the way for a constitutional system through free and fair elections. Earlier on Sunday, Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris informed the council's delegation that a dialogue among Sudanese stakeholders would "begin soon." Sudan has been embroiled in conflict since April 2023, as tensions between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalated over plans to integrate the RSF into t he regular military. The ongoing war has resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands and displaced approximately 13 million people, according to UN estimates.