VP briefed on Sudan's external relations

The Vice-President of the Republic, Hassabo Mohamed Abdul-Rahman listened to a detailed briefing on Sudan foreign relations and the continuing consultation nd dialogue with the United States over the five files pertinent to revocation of sanctions against Sudan.

This came during his meeting in the Republican Palace, Monday with Foreign Minister, Professor Ibrahim Ghandour who underlined in press statements that he briefed the Vice-President on Sudan external relations during the past two months , stressing that Sudan relations are at its best state.

He added that he has notified the Vice-President with decisions of EU and a number of western countries on entering into development projects in Sudan after more than 20 years and during which the cooperation confined to humanitarian aid.

The Minister reiterated that he notified the Vice-President on Russia decision of considering its 11m dollars a development aid to projects in Sudan and that would be further discussed during the visit of the President of the Republic to Russia in next September.

On dialogue with US, Professor Ghandour indicated that he told the Vice-President that dialogue with US is continuing , pointing to arrival of three delegates to Khartoum within framework of consultation and dialogue over the five areas relevant to lifting sanctions imposed on Sudan.

He stated that he listened to directives from the Vice-President regarding Sudan external relations as well as to full briefing on firearms collection campaign where the Vice-President gave directive to hold meeting with diplomatic missions accredited to Khartoum after Eid Al-Adha to brief them on objective, importance of arms collection in all parts of Sudan.

Professor Ghandour said he would direct the Ministry's concerned departments to arrange the meeting.

Source:SUNA