Al-Bashir lauds China’s stances towards Sudan

KHARTOUM, Feb 19, 2005 (SUNA) — Sudanese president Omer Al-Bashir has commended China’s stands backing Sudan at international forums and its efforts to promote bilateral ties for realizing common interests.

Al-Bashir made the remark on Saturday when he received the visiting Chinese assistant foreign minister, the envoy of Chinese government. President Al-Bashir appreciated Chinese government and people over their concern with Sudan’s peace efforts.

The meeting has explored means to boost further joint ties, said the visiting Chinese official in statement to SUNA, pointing to China’s concern to enhance its relations with Sudan as the two countries maintains fruitful cooperation and share similar stance on international issues.

The meeting has also discussed Darfur, he said, adding that China will maintain consultations with Sudan to arrive at just solution to the issue.