AU chief Malawian President Bingu wa Mutharika on Wednesday held talks with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Sudan`s political future after the announcement of results of south Sudan referendum, as well as the developments in Darfur region.
"I came here as chairman of the AU to discuss with President al- Bashir on how we move foreword," said Mutharika at a joint press conference with his Sudanese counterpart after their talks.
"AU and all African countries will support Sudan," said Mutharika.
He also expressed "the appreciation of Africa of the position that President al-Bashir has taken, first of all, we had a very successful elections last year, secondly the referendum took place in south Sudan under very peaceful conditions."
"There were a lot of people who thought this could not be done but the Sudanese people have shown that they can conduct credible, free and fair elections in a peaceful manner," said Mutharika.
He went on saying that he was proud of the Sudanese people, of their spirit of unity and cooperation and of their determination to move forward.
The Sudanese president, for his part, praised the AU stances towards Sudan, particularly those relating to the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between north and south Sudan and the Darfur crisis.
Mutharika arrived in Khartoum on Wednesday for a two-day visit, during which he held talks with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and would visit Juba in south Sudan to meet with Salva Kiir Mayardit, president of south Sudan government.
(Uu.H-AK/P003)
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