Sudan welcomes Libya’s mediation in Darfur talks

KHARTOM, Sep 26, 2004 (Xinhua) — Secretary of Sudan’s ruling National Congress party Majzub El-Khalifa expressed on Sunday his country’s appreciation of Libya’s efforts to help resolve the Darfur crisis.

In a press statement, the Sudanese official described Libya’s role as “distinctive”.

“Sudan’s distinctive relation with Libya has inevitably made the role of Libya in the Darfur conflict distinctive and has made Libya part of the dialogue in Darfur,” said Khalifa.

Libyan Secretary for African Unity Ali Abdel Salam Triki joined the peace talks between the Sudanese government and the Darfur rebels in Abuja last month and addressed the inaugural session of the negotiations.

Also present at the meeting included representatives from Chad, Eritrea, Uganda, and a strong representation from the Arab League and the United Nations.