Moussa discusses problem of Egyptian possessions in Sudan

Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa confirmed that Egyptian - Sudanese contacts are pursued to put an end to the problem of the Sudanese south and all problems facing Sudan.

Moussa discussed Egyptian - Sudanese relations with his Sudanese counterpart on the margin of the ministerial meeting of the Organization of African Unity. They also discussed the issue of Egyptian possessions in Sudan.

The Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael said that Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir issued a decision in this concern to solve the problem.

Othman Ismael also said that Egypt and Sudan are currently discussing the means of settling the problem. The Sudanese minister said that the visit of the Sudanese president to Egypt will take place at the appropriate time.

Moussa said the subject of the Egyptian possessions is currently raised for discussion and that it is not difficult to settle, stating that the two states intend to achieve progress soon.