Blinken Says US-Sudan Relations Can Start ‘New Chapter’
Arab World
Washington - Ali Barada
The US has received $335 million from Sudan to compensate victims of the 1998 bombings of the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania and the USS Cole in 2000, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in a statement on Wednesday. “We hope this aids them in finding some resolution for the terrible tragedies that occurred,” said Blinken. “With this challenging process behind us, US-Sudan relations can start a new chapter.” He also hailed Sudan's constructive efforts over the past two years to work with the US to resolve "these long-outstanding claims.” Blinken said Wednesday that the State Department last week "transmitted to Congress the Secretary's certification restoring Sudan's sovereign immunities pursuant to the Sudan Claims Resolution Act enacted last December." "We look forward to expanding our bilateral relationship and to continuing our support for the efforts of the civilian-led transitional government to deliver freedom, peace, and justice to the Sudanese people," he noted. For his part, World Bank Group President David Malpass also commented on the clearance of Sudan’s arrears. "This is a breakthrough at a time when Sudan needs the world’s help to support its development progress," said Malpass. "The steps taken so far, including arrears clearance and exchange rate unification, will put Sudan on the path to substantial debt relief, economic revival, and inclusive development." Malpass further praised the efforts exerted by the US government to facilitate the process.
from Asharq AL-awsat https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/2893686/blinken-says-us-sudan-relations-can-start-%E2%80%98new-chapter%E2%80%99
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