Sudanese foreign minister finishes Moscow visit
Sudan, Politics, 12/24/1997

The Sudanese foreign minister finished his three-day visit to Moscow which came in response to an official invitation from his Russian counterpart. During the visit, the two officials discussed means of boosting the economic and cultural ties between the two countries.

After returning to Sudan, the Sudanese foreign minister stated that his discussions with the Russian officials dealt with the Russian role in Africa and the Middle East. The peace process was the center of prolonged discussions.

He said he delivered a message from Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir to Russian President Boris Yelstin which contained an explanation of the developments in the peace process.

The Sudanese minister said that the statements of US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright during her meeting with John Garang in Kampala did not surprise Sudan. He described those statements as part of the US anti-Sudan policy.

He clarified that the US stances against Sudan do not enjoy an international support. He also welcomed the Russian investors to Sudan saying that they will receive treatment similar to that received by the Sudanese investors.

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