Sudan has no "hidden agenda" in South Sudan’s peace agreement and mediated the talks within the framework of the East African regional bloc IGAD, the Sudanese foreign minister said.
Speaking at a press conference in Khartoum on Saturday, Al-Dirdiri Mohamed Ahmed said strong relationship between the two Sudans is of vital importance.
"We want stability and security in South Sudan, because its stability and security is our security, and the recovery of its economy will revive our economy," Al-Dirdiri said.
The minister pointed out that the ngoing peace process in South Sudan is being supported internationally. He noted that the peace deal will lay down a solid foundation on governance through institutions in South Sudan.
“It was agreed by the region to move South Sudan peace negotiations to Khartoum. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta and Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni agreed and President Salva Kiir confirmed that he will sign and implement the agreement,” Al-Dirdiri said.