Libya’s Gadhafi, Sudan’s Taha discuss Darfur peace process

Mar 27, 2006 (KHARTOUM) — Libyan Leader Muammer Gadhafi discussed with Second Vice-President Ali Osman Taha progress of peace talks in Abuja on Darfur and means of pushing them forward to realize a speedy political solution.

Taha pointed out in a statement to the state-run SUNA that the ideas at the meeting were positive and that they felt a sincere desire from the Libyan leader to push forward the negotiations.

He added that the meeting also discussed the anticipated outcome of Khartoum meetings at the summit level and bilateral relations.

It seems that the Libyan leader anticipated his arrival to Khartoum for the Arab summit to hold talks with the Sudanese officials on Darfur Crisis.

Gadhafi, keen to act as a regional peace-broker, organised a meeting earlier this month between the second Vice-President and the leaders of tow rebel groups : SLM/A Arcu Minawi and JEM Khalil Ibrahim.

(ST)