Al-Burhan receives UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy
Head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, , met today with the UN Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy, Ramtane Lamamra. Ambassador Idris Ismail, Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was also present.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press statement, “Ramtane Lamamra conveyed to the Head of the Sovereignty Council a message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding the UN’s role in Sudan, both in peace and war.”
Ambassador Idriss indicated that the Head of the Sovereignty Council renewed Sudan’s confidence in the significant role played by the UN in addressing Sudan’s issues, stressing that he will work to support this role to achieve peace and security.
His Excellency indicated that the meeting addressed the overall humanitarian situation, noting that the Head of the Sovereignty Council affirmed that Sudan will spare no effort in assisting the UN in reaching those in need.
For his part, Lamamra said that he delivered a message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres to the Head of the Sovereignty Council, indicating that he heard clear answers from the Head of the Sovereignty Council on most of the points and questions the international community wishes to explore regarding the future prospects.
The Secretary-General’s envoy expressed his hope that security, stability, and comprehensive peace will be achieved in Sudan, and that energies will be harnessed for reconstruction and the provision of decent living conditions and essential services for citizens. Ramtan affirmed the United Nations’ commitment to its mission towards the Sudanese people and state, saying, “The United Nations will continue to work to fulfill its duties in the areas of humanitarian support and efforts to achieve the desired peaceful solution within the framework of international community resolutions, the UN Charter, and all relevant conventions.”
He added that during his visits to Sudan, he received enormous answers and information, which will be conveyed to the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council. He reiterated the UN’s commitment to standing by Sudan in the service of peace and a better future for the Sudanese state.