June 11, 2009 (EL-FASHER) — Sudanese Presidential ١
Attabani who met the humanitarian community working in the state, also paid a visit to the UNAMID Headquarters in El Fasher. He was received upon arrival, by UNAMID Joint Special Representative (JSR), Mr. Rodolphe Adada, Deputy Joint Special Representative; Mr. Henry Anyidoho; and other Senior Officials.
The visiting Sudanese presidential adviser discussed with UNAMID officials issues related to the Darfur conflict, including the political process, humanitarian situation, security on the ground, as well as the general election process.
Attanbani reiterated the full support of the Sudanese government to UNAMID and stated that he was looking forward to strengthening cooperation between his Government and the Mission. He expressed satisfaction at the level of cooperation between UNAMID and the Government of the Sudan.
Adada reaffirmed UNAMID commitment to work with the Government in order to find a lasting solution to the Darfur conflict. In this regard, he informed that UNAMID is ready to assist the people living in the IDP camps and who wish to return to their respective villages, through the Mission’s recovery and development projects and thanks to its provision of security.
The Sudanese official was accompanied by Government of Sudan senior officials, including the Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs Mr. Abdal Bagi Aljailani; Commissioner of Humanitarian Aid, Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Hassabo.
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