Chinese vice FM visits Darfur

Jan 21, 2006 (KHARTOUM) — Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Lu Guozeng, who is attending the African Union (AU) summit here as the special envoy of the Chinese government, on Saturday visited the North Darfur state at the invitation of the Sudanese government.

Lu visited the Abu Shuker camp for internally displaced persons during his one-day trip. He also met with governor of the North Darfur state Yusuf Kiber and other officials.

After Yusuf briefed him the ongoing situation in Darfur, Lu said that China and Sudan have enjoyed profound friendship and the Chinese government will continue to provide any possible assistance to help improve the life of the people in the area.

African leaders are gathering here in the Sudanese capital for the coming sixth AU summit scheduled for Monday, with regional conflicts as well as education and culture on the top agenda.

(Xinhua)