Sudanese foreign minister in a new tour of Arab states

An official statement said that Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael is to arrive in Baghdad on Friday within a tour of a number of Arab countries.

During his visit, Othman Ismael will deliver a communique from the Sudanese president to the Iraqi president, dealing with the recent developments in Sudan and bilateral relations between the two states.

Meanwhile, Othman Ismael delivered a message yesterday to Jordanian Crown Prince Hassan addressed to King Hussein from Sudanese President Hassan Omar al-Bashir pertaining to the current Arab situations and bilateral relations. The two sides discussed challenges the Arabs face, the situation in the Red Sea region and the Middle East peace process. Talks also dealt with the situation in Sudan and bilateral relations.

Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdul Salam al-Majali met with Othman Ismael to discuss the importance of continued inter-Arab meetings and consultations in crystallizing a united Arab position which is able to react to debated issues, foremost being the stumbled Middle East peace process.

The two sides also discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of developing them and reviving agreements reached during the recent meeting of the Sudanese-Jordanian higher committee.

Meanwhile, Iraqi Vice President Taha Yasin Ramadan will head to Sudan on August 28 to meet with Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir and a number of high-ranking Sudanese officials.