Riyadh: The conflict between the warring parties in Sudan was urged to cooperate in achieving a ceasefire by Saudi Arabia and the US. 

They urged both sides to "actively engage in the talks towards a ceasefire and end to the conflict," according to an early Saturday statement from the Saudi foreign ministry.

Over the past few weeks, clashes between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces have left thousands injured and hundreds dead on the country's streets. 

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Saudi Arabia and the US welcomed the beginning of pre-negotiation talks in Jeddah and urged the warring parties in Sudan's conflict to engage in working towards a cease-fire.

They called on both sides to "actively engage in the talks towards a cease-fire and end to the conflict," according to a joint statement released early on Saturday.

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Conflict between the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began on April 15 and has since resulted in 550 fatalities, 5,000 injuries, and thousands more fleeing for safety in neighbouring nations.

As fighting continued on Friday, several attempts at a cease-fire on the ground were unsuccessful.

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The US and Saudi Arabia "urge both parties to take into consideration the interests of the Sudanese nation and its people," according to the statement.

The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia call for continued, coordinated international support for a broader negotiation process that should involve participation from all parties in Sudan.

On Friday, the foreign ministers of the US and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed their nations' commitment to putting an end to the conflict.