[Guterres: welcome the preliminary agreement reached by the parties to the conflict in Sudan] May 13, UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement through the spokesman's office on 12 May local time, welcoming the preliminary agreement reached by the parties to the conflict in Sudan, confirming that it will protect civilians and guarantee the safe operation of humanitarian assistance in Sudan. The statement said that although humanitarian workers, especially local partners, continue to provide assistance under very difficult circumstances, Guterres hopes that this operation will ensure that the relief operation can be rapidly and safely scaled up to meet the needs of millions of people in Sudan. Guterres reiterated his call for an immediate ceasefire and expanded discussions to achieve a permanent cessation of hostilities. The statement said that the United Nations will spare no effort to assist in the implementation of the declaration and will continue to provide humanitarian assistance.