Sudanese presidency agree to enhance north-south relations after the referendum
October 26, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese presidency agreed today to develop a common vision on the future of the relations between the North and South Sudan regardless of the outcome of next year referendum.
The meeting once again reiterated that no return to war despite the current divergences between the two peace partners, the National Congress Party and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM).
The presidency further directed to work out a common vision of relations between the two parts of the country in the future whatever the outcome of next January referendum on southern Sudan independence to emphasize the special relation between the North and the South.
The meeting agreed to develop “economic and social cooperation and integration,” said a statement issued by the Sudanese presidency following the meeting.
The move meant apparently to appease the growing tension between the two parties over the issue of Abyei. Il also goes in the direction of what some analysts called “petrol factor” saying that the need for money generated by oil exploitation would force the two parties to seek joint cooperation instead of war, which will prevent both sides from this important resource.
The demarcation of the north south boundary is raised by Khartoum as one of the issues without what the run of the referendum would be difficult to hold. Juba says the issue can be resolved after the vote on separation but it should not be associated to the schedule of the referenda.
The presidency decided to speed up the work of the four committees dealing with border demarcation, Sudan’s debit, troop redeployment and Abyei.
These joint panels have to take in consideration what will be agreed between the parties on the common vision on relation between the North and the South, the presidency underlined.
On the border issue, the presidency directed the technical committee to implement its previous instructions to complete the demarcation of the Eastern Sector and to delimit the undisputed areas in the Central and Western Sectors.
It also agreed the two peace partners will form a political committee to supervise the activities of the technical panel to consider in the five disputed areas in the three sectors.
The Presidency further decided that the Joint Committee on Abyei continues its work to consider the options available to overcome their differences on the region.
South Africa’s former President and chairman of the African Union High Panel on Sudan a
nnounced that the two parties have decided to postpone a meeting scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa to reach a solution on Abyei referendum.
Thabo Mbeki they need more time to prepare the discussions.
The two parties did not agreed on who will be eligible to participate in this referendum, as the leaders of cattle herders Misseriya tribe threaten to take arms if they are not allowed to participate in this vote seen as crucial for their future.
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Young Nation
Sudanese presidency agree to enhance north-south relations after the referendum
This development indicate that the NCP is coming to it senses with visibl facts that South Sudan is becoming a sovereign nation with or without Khartoum cooperation. The government of Bashir has realized this because of the overwhelming universal support of South Sudan referendum.
Of course going back to war is definitely out of NCP aganda as their chances of winning are totally nil. Khartoum must cooperate with Juba or else future relationship will be disasterous.
Young Nation is a student of International Relations/Political Science at The University of Queensland, Australia.
Magos
Sudanese presidency agree to enhance north-south relations after the referendum
Dear president Kiir this agreement of common vision on the future of the relations between the North and South Sudan .we cannot rewing to birth baby you have to be carefull for referendum and Abyei issues. I know there are hinding agenda for totalarian group of khartoum .Indeed President Salva Kiir make sure that you should not be blindfool by those birthing hyenas called Bashire and Ali Osman Taha because they are not happy for this separation south Sudan and I cit we are in freedom corner. Cheers and God bless you all Southern Sudaneses people.
DASODIKO
Sudanese presidency agree to enhance north-south relations after the referendum
National Congress Party never disagree but they immediately disrespect what they agree? So the question is will Bashir put what he agreed on the ground????