Higher Council for Peace Assured on Arrangements for Negotiations

Khartoum, (SUNA)-Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, Lt. Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan received an official invitation from President Of South Sudan, Salva Kiir Mayardit to attend the opening sitting of peace negotiations between delegations of government and armed movements , scheduled on October 14 in Juba.

The invitation was handed over by head of South Sudanese delegation, Tott Galwak who held a joint meeting with the Higher Council for Peace under chairmanship of Lt. Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burahn, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council at the Guest House Friday.

The Council got acquainted with arrangements and preparations of State of South Sudan for hosting the negotiations.

Member of the Sovereignty Council and member of government delegation for negotiation, Mohamed Al-Hassan Al-Tayeshi said in press statements after the meeting that the Council was assured on arrangements made by brothers in the South Sudan for launching peace talks on October 14, stressing that it was made sure that all participants from international and regional partners as well as from armed movements -, in the negotiation process have been invited

He said that the inaugural sitting would be opened by Chairman of the Sovereignty Council, Lt. Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan and President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir in presence of presidents of a number friendly countries , pointing out that South Sudan which shares commonalties with Sudan is capable to host peace process.

Head of delegation of South Sudan, Tott Galwak underscored completion of preparations in Juba for launching the peace talks , stressing his country keenness on success of the negotiations and realization of comprehensive peace in Sudan.\