Sudanese president receives message over political developments in Libya
May 29, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – Sudanese president Omer al-Bashir received a letter from the Libyan Prime minister , Abdullah al-Thani, dealing with the political developments in the neighbouring country.
The president ”expressed interest in the content of the letter, stressing Sudan’s desire to assist and continue cooperation with Libya. He looks forward to meet with all parties in a dialogue to stop the conflict and reach solutions restoring stability in Libya,” said the agency.
Following a visit of the Libyan prime minister to Khartoum in October 2014, Sudan announced that Libya’s rival governments accepted Bashir’s initiative for reconciliation and dialogue, announcing that Libya’s neighbouring countries meeting will be held in Khartoum.
However, earlier this month, the Sudanese government disclosed that the United Nations (UN) has asked for its help to convince the warring Libyan parties to sign an agreement it drafted to resolve the crisis in the north African nation.
On Thursday 28 May, the United Nations special envoy Bernardino Leon said that the rival governments had agreed on 80 percent of an accord and negotiators were working on the remaining 20 percent,
Since August 2014, Libya has two governments and parliaments since Tripoli was seized in a coalition of Islamist groups while the internationally recognized government is based in Tobruk. Qatar , Sudan and Turkey are accused of supporting this alliance.
There are also Jihadists groups linked to the extremists of The Islamic State based the eastern city of Derna.
In press statements after the meeting, Beit Almal said his government appreciates the growing interest showed by president Bashir to bring security and stability in Libya.
He further said he congratulated the Sudanese president for his re-election on the behave of the Libyan people and government.
(ST)