Sudanese president leaves for Oman

KHARTOUM, Feb 7, 2004 (Xinhua) — Sudanese President Omar Hassan el Bashir left here early Saturday for Oman on a state visit.

During his visit, Bashir will hold talks with Omani Sultan Qabus bin Said on bilateral relations and means of boosting them in all sectors, in addition to current conditions in the region and issues of common concern, Sudanese official sources said.

The sources said, “Bashir’s visit aimed at coordinating positions and efforts between the Sudanese president and Arab leaders on latest developments on the Sudanese arena and the Kenyan-brokered peace talks.”

Sudanese sources noted that Foreign Minister Mostafa Othman Ismail and Abdel Basit Sbidrat, minister of relations with the National Assembly, will escort the president.

Following his one-day stay in Oman, Bashir will also pay visits to Saudi Arabia, Syria and Jordan.