China's Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said in Beijing Thursday
that the Chinese government hopes the peace deal signed between the
Sudanese government and the main rebel faction in Sudan's western
region of Darfur will be implemented soon.
"China appreciates and supports the positive results achieved by
the Sudanese government and people in realizing national
reconciliation," Li told his Sudanese counterpart Lam Akol who is
in Beijing for a five-day visit.
"We hope the relevant peace deal would be implemented soon so
that Sudan can realize full peace and development," Li said.
Early last month, the Sudanese government and the Sudan
Liberation Movement faction led by Minni Arkou Minawi signed a
peace agreement.
Lam Akol said Sudan welcomed the international community to
participate in the economic construction in southern Sudan and the
Darfur region.
He also expressed his hope that Sudan would receive more
international assistance for its peace and development.
Lam Akol has met with China's State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan after
arriving in Beijing on Wednesday.
(Xinhua News Agency June 2, 2006)
