Sudanese foreign minister to begin European tour next week

KHARTOUM, July 13, 2004 (SUNA) — Foreign Minister Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail is due to begin next week a European tour which will include France, Belgium and Turkey.

In a press statement, Dr. Ismail said that he will discuss with his counterparts during this tour the issue of Darfur, as well as progress of Sudan relations with their respective countries.

Meanwhile, Dr. Ismail, responding to questions by journalists, said that it will be better for the US administration to deal with Sudan question in a positive framework which will help changing the image of US dealing with the issues of the area to positive and diplomatic dealing in a manner that will lead to peace, stability and settlement of conflicts.