U.S. Secretary of State Discusses Sudan with British and French Counterparts

Washington – Sudanhorizon

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held separate discussions with his British and French counterparts on a range of pressing global issues, including the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

According to a press release issued Tuesday by U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, Secretary Rubio spoke on Monday with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to discuss efforts aimed at resolving the conflict currently raging in Sudan.

The statement added that the two officials also addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza and ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages.

In a related development, Bruce confirmed that Secretary Rubio also held a phone call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, during which they discussed several security-related issues in the Middle East and the conflict in Sudan.

According to the press release, Rubio and Barrot reaffirmed their joint commitment to preventing Iran from developing or acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The two also discussed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, negotiations for a ceasefire, the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia, and the deteriorating situation in Sudan.

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