Sudan welcomes lifting economic sanctions imposed on it

Sudan has welcomed the decision issued by the UN Security Council on Friday stated to lift the economic sanctions imposed on it. It appreciated the Arab, Islamic and African efforts and the countries of the non- aligned movement in supporting its just cause.

The Sudanese foreign minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said that the decision of the UN Security Council to lift the sanctions imposed on Sudan proves to the whole world that " our country is a land of peace, security and coexistence and far away from accusations of terrorism and violence."

He added that this decision ( of lifting the sanctions) will be a strong incentive for the Sudanese diplomacy towards doubling efforts so as Sudan to take its due place at the regional and international levels and at other international arenas.

Ismael also expressed his country's thanks to all organizations and establishments which took part in this effort that ended in lifting the sanctions, especially the Arab League, the Organizations of the Islamic Conference; the African Unity organization, the Non- Aligned Movement and all Arab and friendly states and organizations which stood with Sudan and supported its position in its questions.