UN resolution on Sudan reflects Egypt’s remarks: FM

CAIRO, July 30, 2004 (MENA) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Abu-al-Ghayt said the modified UN Security Council resolution on Sudan reflected earlier remarks made by Egypt together with other member states of the world body on the draft.

Abu-al-Ghayt noted that such remarks were handled during the US Secretary of State Colin Powell’s meetings with a number of European officials in Cairo this week.

Abu-al-Ghayt asserted that the Egyptian diplomacy dealt with the crisis at three levels.

“First; helping the Sudanese government overcome the crisis. Second; activating the African Union’s role in ending the conflict. Third; blocking attempts to impose international sanctions on the neighbouring country,” the Egyptian top diplomat said.

He urged all parties concerned to focus on the positive sides of the resolution, such as returning to negotiations, securing humanitarian aids and the return of refugees to their areas.