Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:50:06 +0200
Isaias Afewerki, Mbeki to Arrive Today
Date: 19th October, 2011
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- Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki and Head of the African Panel Thabo
Mbeki are to arrive to Khartoum today to conduct negotiation with President
Al Bashir.
Foreign Affairs welcomed the visit preceding summit of Intergovernmental
Authority on Development (IGAD) scheduled to take place upcoming November,
confirming importance of Sudan-Eritrea relations. Foreign Affairs Spokesman
Obeid Ahmad Morawah stated to press Tuesday that the visit affirms number of
crucial indicators topped by the strategic nature of relations between Sudan
and Eritrea. He explained that Afewerki will review with al Bashir issues of
borders in addition to mulling the best policies that can enhance mutual
interests tying the two neighboring countries.
For his part, Sudan's Ambassador to Eritrea Majid Yousif stated that the
negotiations will review development of relations between the two countries
in addition to development of situation in the African Horn. He said that
the visit is timely as the world as well as the region witness many serious
developments, pointing out that leaderships of the two countries accustomed
to conduct joint consultations at different levels. He affirmed
confidentiality of the relations linking the two countries, affirming that
inauguration of the continental high way between Sudan and Eritrea scheduled
to be inaugurated by the end of current month will play tangible role in
boosting bilateral relations.
Meanwhile, Chairperson of the African Panel Thabo Mbeki will chair
high-ranking delegation to conduct negotiations on outstanding issues of CPA
today. Presidential information secretary welcomed the visit, appreciating
the African Union (AU) for supportive stances towards Sudan, affirming
continuation of cooperation between the government and the panel.
By Mohammad Abdullah, 2 hours 27 minutes ago
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