Russia offers to support Sudan in combating terrorism; China invites Bashir to visit

June 3, 2015 (KHARTOUM) – A visiting Russian official announced today his country’s readiness to support Sudan technically as well as militarily to boost its defence capabilities to enable it to combat terrorism.

Russia’s deputy foreign minister and the presidential special envoy for the Middle East and Africa Mikhail Bogdanov told Sudanese president Omer Hassan al-Bashir that Moscow does not mind training Sudanese officers and assist the country in counter terrorism.

Bogdanov said that there is a political will in the leadership of the two countries to strengthen the bonds of friendship and fruitful cooperation and achieve a true partnership in all fields, describing Sudan as the closest partner of Russia in African and Arab region.

Bashir on his end affirmed his country’s keenness to develop relations with Russia in all fields and expressed gratitude to Russia’s participation in his swearing-in ceremony and praised Russia’s role in monitoring the April elections.

He also commended Moscow’s support of Sudan in international forums.

(ST)