NEW DELHI: India on Monday welcomed the removal of Sudan from the US list of state sponsors terrorism, as well as the normalization of relations between the African nation and Israel.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA), in a statement, also welcomed the signing of the Juba peace agreement, hoping that it will usher in democratic changes and contribute to improving the development, peace and security of Sudan.
Last month, Sudan’s transitional government signed the peace accord with various militant groups with the aim of ending years of civil war that killed hundreds of thousands of people in the country.
In a related move, the president of the United States. Donald trump had announced that Washington it would remove Sudan from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. Days later, Sudan became in recent weeks the third country to announce the normalization of relations with Israel under an agreement negotiated by the United States.
“India’s relations with Sudan are historic and special, and were forged on the basis of shared values and close people-to-people contacts. We welcome the removal of Sudan from the List of State Sponsors of Terrorism and the normalization of relations of Sudan with Israel “. said the MEA.
“We congratulate the Transitional Government and the people of Sudan on the signing of the Juba Peace Agreement, and we hope that these positive developments will lead to democratic changes and contribute to improving the development, peace, security and stability of Sudan.” , said.
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