Sudan and South Sudan discuss security as tension escalates in Blue Nile region
Port Sudan, Sudan (PANA) - A senior Sudanese official is currently in Juba, South Sudan, to discuss how rising tension on their borders could be nipped in the bud, with both countries witnessing fragile security situations and political unrest.
The Deputy Chairman of Sudan's Transitional Sovereign Council, the collective presidency, Malik Agar, is discussing with South Sudanese security leaders the challenges to the security of both countries and the importance of containing them.
On Monday, Agar conveyed to the President of South Sudan, Salva Kiir, the outcome of his meetings in Juba, the official Sudanese media reported, adding that he has also briefed President Kiir on the military, humanitarian, and political situation in Sudan.
A press release issued by the Sovereign Council's media office stated that the Deputy Chairman reiterated to President Kiir Sudan's desire for South Sudan to be “a key and essential player” in establishing peace in Sudan.
Agar added that the meeting addressed issues related to Sudanese national security and the security of South Sudan, and how to enhance security and stability in both countries.
The Vice President of the Sovereign Council held a meeting with the South Sudanese Minister of the Interior, the Inspector General of Police, the Director of Internal Security, the Director of External Security, and the Director of Military Intelligence.
The meeting aimed to brief the South Sudanese security sector on security issues in both countries. He also emphasised the need to work together to end the war in Sudan to prevent its spread to the rest of the region.
Agar stressed that the problems in Sudan are similar to those in South Sudan and that it is in the interest of both countries to work hand-in-hand for the benefit of their people, the stability of both nations, and the achievement of progress and prosperity.
The visit comes at the back of recent clashes that took place in the Blue Nile, an area bordering both South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The Sudanese Army said it has repulsed an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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