Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets the Ambassador of Sudan
During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the situation in Sudan, topical issues on the international agenda, as well as the state and prospects of Belarusian-Sudanese cooperation.
The parties emphasised their support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Sudan, as well as the desire to resume active cooperation between the two countries.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.
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