Egypt asserts need for Sudanese territorial unity

Oct 29, 2006 (CAIRO) — Foreign Minister Ahmed Aboul-Gheit reiterated Egypt’s keenness on protecting Sudan’s territorial integrity and supporting its reconciliation process.

In an address on Sunday 29 October he directed to a conference on the future of Egyptian-Sudanese integration that opened at Cairo University today, he said that Egypt and Sudan share the same destiny and future and have a very special strategic relationship.

According to the minister, Egypt has always blessed efforts to serve Sudan’s peace and stability and resolve inter-Sudanese differences.

The minister, in the address read out on his behalf by director of Sudan Department at the Foreign Ministry Sabir Mansur, highlighted ongoing Egyptian endeavours to back Sudan’s peace march and resolve its problem with the international community that erupted after the issuance of UN Security Council Resolution 1706.

(ST)