Sudan plans to increase diplomatic presence abroad

April 5, 2006 (KHARTOUM) — The president Omar al-Bashir, has announced a wide state’s plan for diplomatic representation that will cover the whole of Africa, countries in the Arab and Asian world, the Caribbean as well as Southern America.

During his address to the closing session of the deliberation conference for the Foreign Ministry today, he said he was content with the Sudan’s diplomatic performance in the past. He presented the diplomatic achievements made at different levels, among them, restoring ties with the whole of the Arab world and as well as Sudan’s place in Africa.

Al-Bashir also lauded the role of Sudan’s diplomacy in making both the Arab and African summits a success. “We are ahead of a challenge to lead the Arab nation during the year. Sudan will make its utmost effort to solve the different Arab issues, unite the nation and its ranks to face challenges”, he said.

He urged the Foreign Ministry to continue its work of promoting Sudan’s image abroad and to refute allegations and accusations made against it through political efforts and extensive moves by all the officials, affirming the country’s support for diplomatic work and capabilities so that may perform their work ideally.

President Al-Bashir urged the donors to commit to the pledges made in Oslo and Paris for the sake the Southern Sudanese citizen as well as the unity and stability of Sudan and Africa.

(ST)