US, Sudan to exchange ambassadors for first time in two decades
USAID Administrator Mark Green met with His Excellency Abdalla Hamdok, Ph.D., Prime Minister of the Republic of Sudan, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Dec 5th, 2019 (SSNN)-The US Department of State has warmly welcomed Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok on his first official trip to the United States since he became Sudan’s civilian head of government.
In a press release, the Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo said that the US is impressed by the ongoing reforms by the new civilian-led government and that the US and Sudanese governments would soon exchange ambassadors for the first time in two and a half decades.
“Today, we are pleased to announce that the United States and Sudan have decided to initiate the process of exchanging ambassadors after a 23-year gap. This decision is a meaningful step forward in strengthening the U.S.-Sudan bilateral relationship, particularly as the civilian-led transitional government works to implement the vast reforms under the political agreement and constitutional declaration of August 17, 2019. We look forward to working with the Senate to confirm an ambassador to Sudan.”
The Department of State praised Hamdok for bringing justice to victims and above all, for undertaking a peaceful dialogue that has brought all armed groups to the negotiating table.
“Since his August 21 appointment, Prime Minister Hamdok has led Sudan’s transitional government, installed a civilian cabinet, and made key personnel changes to break with the policies and practices of the previous regime. He has demonstrated a commitment to peace negotiations with armed opposition groups, established a commission of inquiry to investigate violence against protestors, and committed to holding democratic elections at the end of the 39-month transition period.”
The US reaffirmed its commitment and said it will spare no effort to ensure that the Sudanese government receives all support in all sectors.
“The United States remains a steadfast partner of the Sudanese people and their pursuit of peace, security, prosperity, democracy, and equality.”
US Under Secretary meets Hamdok
In a separate development, the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale met with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and congratulated Hamdok on leading the Sudananese government towards democratic transition.
“The Under Secretary congratulated Prime Minister Hamdok on leading Sudan’s civilian-led government and expressed unwavering U.S. support for Sudan’s democratic transition. The Under Secretary highlighted the goal of completing the formation of the transitional government by forming the Transitional Legislative Council. The Under Secretary and the Prime Minister discussed pathways to strengthening bilateral relations, as well as cooperative efforts that can accelerate progress in bringing definitive peace between the government and Sudan’s armed opposition groups.”
The US official requested Hamdok to support the peace deal in South Sudan. “The Under Secretary asked for the Prime Minister’s support in realizing progress on the political roadmap for South Sudan.”
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