FM announces new Sudanese American tracks

The Minister of Foreign Relations professor Ibrahim Ghandour on Thursday announced an agreement on new tracks has been reached during the Sudanese American talks

He pointed out in press statements following a meeting with the US Assistant secretary of state, Sullivan, that the new tracks include lifting the name of the Sudan from the list of countries accused of sponsoring international terrorism, writing off Sudan foreign debts and Sudan joining the World Trade Organization.

The Minister said the visit by the American official constitute the launching of a new phase in this process, reaffirming that the Sudan is committed to what was achieved in the previous five tracks which, he stressed, have now become national agenda.

He said the Americans on their side have reaffirmed their commitment to continue with the five track plan.

Ghandour said the talks with the American also focused on cooperation for peace and security in the region and that the American side has commended the role being played by the Sudan towards the south Sudan question and that the Sudan is hosting millions of refugees from south Sudan.

He said m the Americans have also said they were happy with the humanitarian tracks opened by the Sudan for delivery of humanitarian assistance to the need in south Sudan.

He said Sudan on its part has confirmed unilaterally and within IGAD that it is committed to achieving peace in south Sudan and to the agreement reached by President Omar Bashir and his southern counterpart, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan on security matters.

He said the Sudan referred to an important question which was that of economic cooperation following the revocation of sanctions, while the American saying they would follow up the coming of American companies to the Sudan and that the American banks are actually committed to cooperating with Khartoum and that the cooperation of other international banks would follow gradually, but might take some time.

He said it was agreed at the conclusion of the talks to exchange visits and to discuss those questions raised. He stressed that the two sides would soon reach a clear plan that would reflect the commitment of each side in any of the questions.

Source: SUNA